PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dimitar Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Prime Time (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ivanov
vs
Prime Time

180 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
190 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dimitar Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Prime Time!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime Time looks to clinch
and Ivanov counters with a two punch combo.
Ivanov misses with a wild combination.
Ivanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prime Time is looking to clinch but Ivanov is avoiding it.
Prime Time moves in looking to clinch but Ivanov pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Ivanov.
Prime Time moves to clinch but Ivanov breaks away
and Ivanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prime Time tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Ivanov counter with a right hand.
Prime Time is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Prime Time avoids them all with ease.
Prime Time tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Prime Time's head.
Mike Prime Time seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov jabs Prime Time right on the nose. Prime Time blinks but takes it well.
A punch combination from Ivanov misses.
Prime Time closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ivanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Prime Time tries to clinch
and Ivanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prime Time is looking to clinch but Ivanov is avoiding it.
Ivanov falls off balance throwing a combination

and Prime Time counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Prime Time gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Prime Time trying to stall but Ivanov improves his position.
Ivanov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Prime Time trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime Time misses with a knee to the head.
Prime Time landing knees to the head.
Prime Time content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Prime Time throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ivanov avoiding damage as Prime Time throws knees to the body.
Prime Time tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ivanov avoids it.
Prime Time utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ivanov wants to break free but Prime Time has control.
Ivanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Prime Time connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Prime Time.
Prime Time keeps control of Ivanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Prime Time creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime Time throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Prime Time utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Prime Time scores with a knee to the head.
Prime Time slows down the pace here.
Ivanov avoids the elbow strike from Prime Time, against the cage.
Prime Time slowing the pace effectively.
Prime Time misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ivanov.
Prime Time lands a nice elbow.
Ivanov tries to circle away but Prime Time has him pinned against the cage.
Prime Time wants to stall.
Prime Time is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov has had enough of the clinch but Prime Time keeps him there for the moment.
Prime Time trying to land knees to the body.
Prime Time creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Prime Time with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Prime Time misses with a knee strike.
Ivanov tries to circle away but Prime Time has him pinned against the cage.
Ivanov tries to break the clinch but Prime Time is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prime Time leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ivanov is trying to break the clinch but Prime Time has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Prime Time dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Prime Time will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Prime Time tries to clinch
and Ivanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Prime Time fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prime Time wants to clinch.
Prime Time showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ivanov.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Prime Time avoids them all with ease.
Prime Time looks to clinch
and Ivanov counters with a one-two to the body.
Prime Time tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ivanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prime Time tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prime Time closes the distance but Ivanov moves to the side
and Ivanov counters with a series of strikes. Prime Time will be more careful next time no doubt.
Prime Time darts in trying to clinch
and Ivanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prime Time circles away quickly and effectively.
Ivanov feints a jab promting Prime Time to slip. Ivanov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Prime Time slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanov. Prime Time does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prime Time is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ivanov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ivanov counters with a two punch combo.
Ivanov misses with a combination

and Prime Time moves into the clinch.
Mike Prime Time seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime Time keeps control of Ivanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Prime Time tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prime Time lands an elbow just above Ivanov 's eye.

It looks like Dimitar Ivanov has been cut.
Prime Time prevents Ivanov from breaking the clinch.
Prime Time tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ivanov avoids it.
Ivanov blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Prime Time connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ivanov's face.
Prime Time lands an elbow inside that Ivanov shrugs off.
Prime Time tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ivanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prime Time backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime Time tries a knee to the head but Ivanov blocks it.
Ivanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Prime Time connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ivanov's face.
Prime Time lands an elbow just above Ivanov 's eye.
Ivanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Prime Time lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Prime Time pushes off an throws an elbow but Ivanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Prime Time misses with a knee strike.
Ivanov is trying to break the clinch but Prime Time is controlling him.
Prime Time with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Prime Time lands an elbow just above Ivanov 's eye.
Ivanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ivanov working hard to break the clinch.
Ivanov takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Prime Time just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ivanov's brow.
Nice elbow from Prime Time.
Prime Time lands a knee to the head.

Ivanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prime Time tries to clinch up
and Ivanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Ivanov.
Prime Time avoids a punch combination nicely.
Prime Time takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prime Time looks to clinch
and Ivanov counters with a straight right hand.
Prime Time wants to clinch
and Ivanov counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitar Ivanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dimitar Ivanov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ivanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prime Time circles away quickly and effectively.

It looks like Mike Prime Time has been cut.

Prime Time clinches with his opponent.
Ivanov managing to block the knees to the body from Prime Time.

Ivanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prime Time tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prime Time wants to clinch but Ivanov slips to the side
enabling Ivanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Prime Time tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prime Time tries to clinch up.
Prime Time tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ivanov counters with a three punch combo that has Prime Time backing up. Prime Time nods at Ivanov to acknowledge the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Ivanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prime Time tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ivanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Ivanov lands.

Prime Time moves into the clinch successfully.
Ivanov takes an elbow to the temple.
Prime Time tries a knee to the head but Ivanov blocks it.
Prime Time lands an elbow just above Ivanov 's eye.
Ivanov has had enough of the clinch but Prime Time keeps him there for the moment.
Prime Time landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Prime Time crunches a lovely knee into Ivanov's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prime Time gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Prime Time is struggling to control the position.
Prime Time misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prime Time lands an elbow inside.
Ivanov trying to control the position but instead, Prime Time has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ivanov into the cage.
Prime Time comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Prime Time is trying to maintain a safe position but Ivanov gets an underhook and turns Prime Time into the cage.
Ivanov tries to break the clinch but Prime Time is controlling the position.
Prime Time tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Prime Time lands an elbow inside.
Ivanov tries to break the clinch but Prime Time is controlling the position.
Prime Time connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ivanov's face.

Dimitar Ivanov's cut is getting worse.
Prime Time lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ivanov trying to control the position but instead, Prime Time has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ivanov into the cage.
Prime Time tries to land knees in the clinch but Ivanov avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime Time tries to land a knee to the head but Ivanov blocks with his arms.
Prime Time is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ivanov is defending well for now.
Ivanov has had enough of the clinch but Prime Time keeps him there for the moment.
Prime Time looking to throw knees to the head but Ivanov is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Prime Time.
A frustrated look appears on Ivanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Prime Time utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Prime Time throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ivanov is trying to break the clinch but Prime Time is controlling him.
Prime Time with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime Time lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Prime Time wants to stall.
Ivanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ivanov is trying to push Prime Time away but Prime Time has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ivanov takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ivanov dodges an elbow strike from Prime Time.
Ivanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ivanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Prime Time won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prime Time lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Prime Time.
Prime Time using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Prime Time obliges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Prime Time comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Prime Time has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Prime Time!