PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gab Bloodsport (ranked 4713 p4p, 5199 weight class) and Tom Iverson (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.

Bloodsport
vs
Iverson

185 cm
18
190
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
198
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gab Bloodsport!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Iverson!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Chris Dean and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodsport throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iverson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bloodsport throws a series of punches but Iverson moves out of range.

Bloodsport gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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.
Iverson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Iverson prevents Bloodsport from improving his position.

Iverson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bloodsport to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodsport swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bloodsport moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Gab Bloodsport has been cut.
Iverson circles away from the clinch attempt.

Iverson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bloodsport tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Iverson manages to move to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Iverson with good strikes from the mount here!

Bloodsport defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Iverson.
Iverson controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport is trying to escape the mount.
Iverson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Iverson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bloodsport. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport tries to hold on but Iverson postures up.
Iverson controlling his opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Iverson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iverson looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Iverson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bloodsport is on top in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Iverson holds on and takes a little breather.
Bloodsport wants to stand but Iverson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Iverson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Iverson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gab Bloodsport's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bloodsport will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bloodsport enables Iverson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bloodsport manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Iverson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iverson stays in close to Bloodsport's body and controls the position.
Bloodsport keeping full guard, as Iverson tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Iverson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Iverson stands up from Bloodsport's guard - Iverson perhaps looking for a knockout.

Iverson pushes Bloodsport up against the cage in a clinch.
Iverson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bloodsport wants to stall.
Bloodsport is trying to break free.

Iverson jumps guard and drags Bloodsport to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bloodsport won't allow Iverson to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson has Bloodsport pulled in close to control his posture.

Iverson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bloodsport misses with a double jab
and Iverson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bloodsport throws a body shot but no joy.
Iverson tries to counter with a clinch but Bloodsport shakes him off and moves away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Iverson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iverson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bloodsport takes a swing at Iverson's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport is looking to clinch.
Iverson dives in for a single leg takedown but Bloodsport sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Iverson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Iverson showed some decent athleticism there.
Iverson is controlling the pace.
Iverson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bloodsport reverses the position - he's now on top in Iverson's guard.
Iverson wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Iverson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Iverson has his feet on Bloodsport's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Iverson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gab Bloodsport'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Iverson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bloodsport tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iverson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Iverson instigates a clinch.
Iverson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bloodsport avoids the damage to the body.
Iverson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Iverson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bloodsport prevents it.
Iverson fails to pull guard.
Bloodsport looking to stall.

Iverson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bloodsport uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodsport trying to control but Iverson is working from the bottom.
Bloodsport wants to pass the guard but Iverson is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodsport trying to stand up but can't free himself from Iverson's guard.
Bloodsport trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Iverson wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Iverson controlling the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Iverson blocks a jab.
Bloodsport misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Bloodsport gets caught flat footed, as Iverson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Iverson throwing strikes but missing.
Iverson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Iverson throws a big right hand that misses.
Bloodsport looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iverson is one step ahead there.
Iverson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Iverson throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bloodsport swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bloodsport jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Iverson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bloodsport sprawls well initially but Iverson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bloodsport is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Iverson tries to pass to full mount but Bloodsport defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Iverson in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Iverson decides to stand and escape the position.
Gab Bloodsport has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Iverson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Iverson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bloodsport to the ground. Iverson is now in Bloodsport's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Iverson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Iverson 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Iverson!