PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivor Ivanovic (ranked 4813 p4p, 4851 weight class) and Clint Westshade (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.

Ivanovic
vs
Westshade

179 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
18
141
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivor Ivanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clint Westshade!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Westshade under the eye.
Westshade misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An attempted straight right counter from Ivanovic misses the target.
Westshade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ivanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Westshade is looking to clinch.
It looked like Ivanovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Westshade shoots in looking for a takedown but Ivanovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Westshade's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ivanovic connects with a right hand. Westshade shakes it off.
Ivanovic lands with a hook. Westshade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Ivanovic gets tackled into the cage by Westshade. Westshade maintains the clinch.
Ivanovic lands a body shot.
Ivanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Westshade backwards.

Westshade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivanovic lands with a straight right. Westshade didn't see that one coming.
Ivanovic lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic clobbers Westshade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ivanovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ivanovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ivanovic tests Westshade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Westshade misses with a straight right.
Ivanovic is looking to counter punch.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Westshade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivanovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Westshade tries to score with a low kick but Ivanovic moves his leg out of the way.
Ivanovic scores with the left hand. Westshade knows he should have avoided that one.
Ivanovic lands with a straight right. Westshade didn't see that one coming.
Ivanovic lands with a straight right. Westshade didn't see that one coming.
Westshade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanovic lands with a shot to the body.
Ivanovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Westshade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ivanovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Westshade fails to land the takedown.
Ivor Ivanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Westshade.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanovic lands with a nice body punch.
Ivanovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Westshade closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ivanovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic stuns Westshade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Westshade is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ivanovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ivanovic, as that shot connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ivanovic.
Westshade tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivanovic cracks Westshade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ivanovic dips to his left and cracks Westshade with an uppercut!
Ivanovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Westshade on the side of the head.

Westshade gets a clinch.
Westshade misses with a body punch.
Ivanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Westshade.
Westshade is trying to drag Ivanovic to the mat but Ivanovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ivanovic scores with a shot to the side of Westshade's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic digs a right hand into Westshade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Westshade's gas tank.
Westshade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The referee calls for Ivanovic to work.
Ivanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.

Westshade breaks from the clinch.
Ivanovic connects with a body shot that sends Westshade's belly button to the back.
Ivanovic with a jab.
Ivanovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ivanovic scores with a body shot.
Ivanovic scores with a hook.
Westshade closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ivanovic circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Ivanovic. That snapped Westshade's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Westshade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ivanovic with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westshade tries to clinch up but Ivanovic circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Westshade.
It looked like Ivanovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ivanovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No luck for Westshade with that takedown attempt.
Ivanovic cracks Westshade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Westshade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Westshade will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Westshade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ivanovic avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Westshade should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ivanovic gets a clinch.
Westshade has Ivanovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ivanovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ivanovic lands a body punch.
Ivanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westshades head.
Ivanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ivanovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Westshade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Westshade fails with a takedown attempt.
Ivanovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Westshade has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ivanovic rushes Westshade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Westshade leaning his opponent against the cage.
Westshade tries for a takedown but Ivanovic manages to get underhooks.
Ivor Ivanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Westshade.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Westshade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivanovic clobbers Westshade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Westshade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ivanovic is looking to counter punch.
Ivanovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Westshade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ivanovic, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Westshade.
Westshade is trying to stall.
Ivor Ivanovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ivanovic gets through Westshade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ivanovic misses with the head strike.
Westshade tries to throw a body punch but Ivanovic avoids it by throwing Westshade back against the cage.
Westshade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ivanovic is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Westshade controls his hands.
Ivanovic working hard to break the clinch.
Westshade looking to slow down the pace here.

Westshade has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ivanovic uses from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic tries to stand but Westshade is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ivanovic stands up and waves to Westshade to follow him.
No luck for Westshade with that takedown attempt.
Ivanovic scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanovic lands with a shot to the body.
Ivanovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ivanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westshade can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Ivanovic. No joy for Westshade on that attempt.
Ivanovic keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Ivanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ivanovic with a nice cross.
Ivanovic connects with a jab.
Ivor Ivanovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Westshade tries to clinch up but Ivanovic circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ivanovic cracks Westshade with a good jab.
Westshade looks to land a combination but Ivanovic avoids it well.
Ivanovic digs a good body shot into Westshade's ribs.
Ivanovic cracks a nice hook into Westshade's ribs.
Westshade goes for a double leg but Ivanovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ivanovic continues to drive forward.
A jab from Ivanovic finds it's way through Westshade's defenses.
Westshade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Westshade.
Ivanovic dips to his left and cracks Westshade with an uppercut!
Westshade shoots in for a takedown but Ivanovic shows good takedown defense.
Ivanovic scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Westshade at a distance.
Ivanovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Westshade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Westshade shoots for a takedown but Ivanovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ivanovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ivanovic connects with a body shot.
Westshade shoots and misses
and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Westshade is breathing heavily.
Westshade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ivanovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Westshade in his tracks.

Ivanovic closes the distance and clinches.
Westshade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ivanovic.

Ivanovic breaks from the clinch.
Ivanovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanovic cracks Westshade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ivanovic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivor Ivanovic dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ivanovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ivanovic digs a good hook to Westshade's body.

Ivanovic closes the distance and pushes Westshade back into the cage.
Ivanovic is leaning against Westshade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ivanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westshades head.
Ivanovic has Westshade pressed against the cage.
Westshade fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, Ivanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Westshade is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ivanovic is defending well.
Ivanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Ivanovic.
Westshade drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivor Ivanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Westshade.
Nice body punch from Ivanovic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivanovic tries to work over Westshade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ivanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Westshade controls his hands.

Westshade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivanovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A lazy left from Ivanovic finds it's target.
Ivanovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ivanovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Westshade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ivanovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Westshade shoots and misses
and Ivanovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Westshade shoots in looking for a takedown. Ivanovic tries to sprawl out of it but Westshade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ivanovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice straight punches there by Ivanovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ivanovic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westshade gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Westshade misses with a takedown attempt
and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Westshade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ivanovic lands a slapping body shot.
Westshade shoots in and drives through. Ivanovic sprawls well.
Ivanovic lands a jab to the head.

Ivanovic moves into the clinch.
Westshade prevents Ivanovic from breaking the clinch.
Ivanovic is pressed up against the cage. Westshade has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ivanovic down to the mat. Ivanovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ivanovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Westshade's head.
Ivanovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ivanovic is looking to counter punch.
Ivanovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ivanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Westshade.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westshade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Ivanovic finds it's way through Westshade's defenses.
Westshade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ivanovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ivanovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Westshade takes one to the side of the head.
Ivanovic lands with a hook. Westshade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Westshade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Westshade there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ivanovic scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanovic moves in looking to clinch but Westshade pushes him off.
Ivanovic cracks a nice hook into Westshade's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Ivanovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ivanovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westshade tries to land a leg kick but Ivanovic saw it coming and moves away.
Westshade is looking to clinch.
Ivanovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Westshade misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ivor Ivanovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivanovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ivanovic cracks Westshade with a right hand to the side of the head.
Westshade tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ivanovic defends well and Westshade ends up having to push Ivanovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Westshade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ivanovic dips to his left and cracks Westshade with an uppercut!
Ivanovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Westshade's head.
Westshade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ivanovic lands a jab to Westshade's midsection.
Ivanovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clint Westshade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanovic lands a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivor Ivanovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ivanovic, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivor Ivanovic!