PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moni Cvetkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cvetkov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Teletubbies. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ross
vs
Cvetkov

170 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Ryan Ross!
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, Moni Cvetkov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cvetkov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cvetkov showed some decent athleticism there.

Ross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cvetkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Ross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ross wants to improve his position but Cvetkov is controlling well.
Cvetkov trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ross looking for submissions off his back.
Ross could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Ross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cvetkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ross is staying active underneath Cvetkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ross is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cvetkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cvetkov's back!

Ross is looking for a rear naked choke here but Cvetkov reverses the position brilliantly into Ross's guard!
Cvetkov forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ross looking for submissions off his back.
Cvetkov not doing much here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Moni Cvetkov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cvetkov jabs at Ross's body.
Ross is breathing heavily.
Cvetkov throws a right and a left that Ross avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Cvetkov misses.

Cvetkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ross sprawls well initially but Cvetkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cvetkov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cvetkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ross keeps working.

Ross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cvetkov controlling the action here.

Ross looking for submissions off his back.

Ross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ross is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cvetkov throws a hook but Ross avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cvetkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cvetkov misses with a few strikes there.
Cvetkov tries to bum rush Ross with a series of wild strikes but Ross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Cvetkov does no damage.
Cvetkov throws a hook to the side of Ross's head but Ross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cvetkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Cvetkov.
Ross shoots and misses
and Cvetkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cvetkov looks to land a right hand but Ross moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cvetkov misses with a two punch combination.
Cvetkov swinging wildly here.
Cvetkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ross.
Cvetkov cracks Ross with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cvetkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cvetkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Moni Cvetkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cvetkov throws a series of punches but Ross avoids them all with ease.
Cvetkov misses with a double jab.
Cvetkov throws a right and a left that Ross avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cvetkov throws a big shot that misses.
Ross blocks a jab.
Ross dodges the punch combination from Cvetkov.
Cvetkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ross manages to avoid it.

Cvetkov gets the takedown into side control.
Ross tries to bench press Cvetkov off him but Cvetkov keeps the position.
Ross prevents Cvetkov from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cvetkov is looking to take a break and control but Ross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ross gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cvetkov trying to control the pace.

Ross actively working from the bottom here.
Cvetkov prevents Ross from improving his position.

Ross is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cvetkov pulls his head out easily.
Cvetkov controlling the action here.

That's four 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.

Ross is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cvetkov pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ross looking for submissions off his back.

Ross is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cvetkov pulls his head out easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cvetkov missing with a left hand there. Ross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cvetkov thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cvetkov.

Cvetkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ross napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moni Cvetkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cvetkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ross tries to bench press Cvetkov off him but Cvetkov keeps the position.
Ross is not content to let Cvetkov control the position.
Ross is looking to regain half guard here but Cvetkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Cvetkov wants to control but Ross is keeping him busy.
Ross is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Cvetkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ross did well to prevent Cvetkov getting side control.
Cvetkov controlling the pace.

Ross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cvetkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Ross actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cvetkov controlling the action here.

Ross is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cvetkov pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cvetkov in particular looking to stall.

Despite being in the dominant position, Moni Cvetkov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cvetkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cvetkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cvetkov is one step ahead there.
Cvetkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ross swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Cvetkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ross has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cvetkov has managed to get both his arms back between Ross's legs - danger averted.
Cvetkov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ryan Ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Ross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cvetkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cvetkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Ross looking for a guillotine here but Cvetkov defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cvetkov content to stall in guard here.
Cvetkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ross is keeping the position for now.
Cvetkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Moni Cvetkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moni Cvetkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cvetkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moni Cvetkov!