PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stepan Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov has chosen Star as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Mack
vs
Ivanov

200 cm
22
249 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

194 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roy Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stepan Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ivanov shoots in for a double leg but Mack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ivanov fails to land the takedown.
Ivanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mack is fending him off so far but Ivanov persists. Nope, Mack circles away and we're back to standing.
Roy Mack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stepan Ivanov.
A combination from Mack does no damage.
Mack tries to bum rush Ivanov with a series of wild strikes but Ivanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Ivanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mack to the mat! Mack manages to get full guard.
Mack wants to get back to his feet but Ivanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Ivanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two 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.

Ivanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mack is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ivanov dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ivanov tries for a kimura but Mack is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ivanov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stepan Ivanov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ivanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mack avoids it really well and circles away.
Mack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivanov.
Mack connects with the punch.
Horrible takedown by Ivanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Mack which made him look bad.
Mack throws a nice looking combination but Ivanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mack misses with a few strikes there.
Mack misses with a looping left.
Roy Mack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Ivanov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ivanov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ivanov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ivanov is controlling him.

Ivanov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ivanov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Ivanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ivanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mack is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ivanov drops back looking for a leg! Mack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mack manages to kick Ivanov off! Ivanov jumps back into Mack's guard.

Ivanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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 drops back looking for a leg! Mack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mack manages to kick Ivanov off! Ivanov jumps back into Mack's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Mack dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ivanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mack but Mack pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mack throws a right and a left that Ivanov avoids nicely.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mack fails to land with a series of punches.
Ivanov moves forwards but Mack connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mack throws a shot from downtown. Ivanov moves away and avoids it.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roy Mack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stepan Ivanov.
Mack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Ivanov gets the takedown into side control.

Ivanov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mack is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ivanov yanks on the arm and Mack is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ivanov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stepan Ivanov!