PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poison Ivy (ranked 4879 p4p, 4982 weight class) and Sexy Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ivy
vs
Fighter

225 cm
18
300
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Poison Ivy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sexy Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Ivy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Ivy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ivy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter tries to kick Ivy off but Ivy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Ivy seems content to control.
Ivy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fighter is trying to stand up here but Ivy is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ivy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fighter is trying to stand.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ivy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Fighter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Fighter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Ivy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fighter being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ivy stands up and beckons Fighter to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ivy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fighter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Poison Ivy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Fighter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ivy on his heels. He'll look to pass Ivy's guard now, I'm sure.
Ivy wants to stand up but Fighter is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ivy scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fighter.

Fighter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ivy is trying to stand.
Fighter with the ground and pound but Ivy uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ivy wriggles free and stands up.

Ivy dives in and scores a takedown into Fighter's guard.
Ivy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fighter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Further stalling from Ivy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Fighter manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ivy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fighter to the mat! Fighter manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Poison Ivy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Fighter shoots in for a double leg but Ivy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Ivy counters with a quick kick to the body but Fighter blocks it.

Ivy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fighter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fighter is being controlled here.

Ivy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ivy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fighter to the mat! Fighter manages to get full guard.
Fighter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fighter is working an open guard so Ivy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ivy thuds his shin into the meat of Fighter's side.

Fighter tries to sprawl but Ivy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fighter is trying to stand.
Ivy is taking a breather. Fighter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Ivy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fighter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Ivy gets to his feet. Fighter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Ivy 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fighter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ivy is aware though and is defending well.
Ivy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Ivy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fighter, up you get!

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.

Ivy gets a double leg takedown into Fighter's guard.

Fighter kicks Ivy off and gets to his feet.
Sexy Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poison Ivy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Ivy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fighter quickly recovers to half guard.
Ivy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ivy decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Fighter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ivy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fighter somewhat.
Ivy appears to be looking for a big counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Poison Ivy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ivy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poison Ivy!