PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scottie Ivanof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Prall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dustin Prall acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Ivanof
vs
Prall

182 cm
23
164 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
19
164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scottie Ivanof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dustin Prall!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prall has a takedown stuffed.
Prall slaps away a takedown attempt from Ivanof, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Prall misses with a takedown attempt

and Ivanof counters with a nice double leg into side control. Prall won't be happy with that.
Ivanof prevents Prall from escaping the position.
Check out the look on Ivanof's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ivanof lands an elbow.
Ivanof avoids the strikes from the bottom by Prall.
Prall is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Prall regains half guard.
Prall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ivanof scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ivanof throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ivanof is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prall has hold of Ivanof's hands but Ivanof slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Prall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Prall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prall wants to control but Ivanof is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ivanof not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ivanof lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ivanof is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ivanof throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ivanof thows a huge punch but Prall dodges it nicely.

Prall actively working from the bottom here.
Prall has hold of Ivanof's hands but Ivanof slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Prall has hold of Ivanof's hands but Ivanof slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ivanof working Prall over with strikes.
Ivanof not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanof is breathing heavily.
Prall is trying to maintain the position but Ivanof is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanof throwing shots but Prall is blocking nicely.
Prall is trying to maintain the position but Ivanof is very close to passing his half guard.
Prall punching from the bottom.
Ivanof missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Ivanof bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Prall is looking to regain half guard here but Ivanof keeps moving and retains side control.
Ivanof working the head with strikes.
Ivanof scores with punches from side control.
Prall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ivanof throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ivanof connects with a nice short shot to Prall's temple.
Ivanof throws a strike but Prall avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Prall has his foot on Ivanof's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ivanof works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Prall is looking for a triangle but Ivanof pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanof working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ivanof knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Prall on the ground.
Ivanof prevents Prall from getting back to his feet.
Ivanof working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Prall kicks Ivanof off and gets to his feet.
No luck for Prall with that takedown attempt.
Scottie Ivanof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Prall.
Ivanof tries for a takedown but Prall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Prall connects with a solid leg kick.
Prall swinging wildly here.
Ivanof shoots in for a takedown but Prall shows good takedown defense.
Ivanof shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prall throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prall lands with a good body shot.
Prall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Prall connects with a solid leg kick.
Prall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Prall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Prall thumps Ivanof with a low kick.
Prall swinging wildly here.
Prall scores with a one two! Ivanof had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Prall misses with a takedown attempt - Ivanof sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ivanof 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prall wants to get back to his feet but Ivanof is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scottie Ivanof dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ivanof fails to land the takedown.
Ivanof showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prall.
Ivanof tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ivanof somewhat.
Prall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Prall shoots in but Ivanof avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scottie Ivanof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prall throws a right and a left that Ivanof avoids nicely.
Ivanof misses with a takedown attempt
and Prall counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scottie Ivanof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ivanof counters with a shoot takedown. Prall fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanof lands a couple of digs.
Ivanof trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Prall pushes a forearm under Ivanof's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ivanof is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dustin Prall!