PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladmir Ivanova (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.

Tyson
vs
Ivanova

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Inexperienced

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 St Petersburg, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladmir Ivanova!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ivanova sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivanova stuffs the takedown attempt from Tyson. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyson throws a lazy head kick

and Ivanova counters by clinching up.
Tyson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ivanova just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanova wants to take the fight to the mat but Tyson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Ivanova has the dominant position.
Tyson is trying to break free.
Tyson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ivanova blocks it with crossed arms.

Ivanova tightens his grip and picks Tyson up, before dumping him to the ground. Tyson manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanova trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanova looking to pass the guard.
Ivanova wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Ivanova throws a big right hand that misses.
Ivanova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivanova wants to pass the guard but Tyson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ivanova lands a nice shot that snaps Tyson's head back.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Ivanova circles away easily

and Ivanova counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Ivanova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivanova wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance.
Ivanova darts in trying to clinch
and Tyson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ivanova is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ivanova slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Ivanova closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tyson quickly recovers to half guard.
Ivanova slips a nice elbow through Tyson's hands, connecting with Tyson's forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson is looking to improve his position.
Tyson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Ivanova drops an elbow to the side of Tyson's head.
Ivanova controlling the action here.
Ivanova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ivanova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ivanova wants to take a breather but Tyson is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson trying to control but Ivanova postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Tyson closes the distance and clinches.
Tyson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ivanova pulls his leg out and moves away.

Ivanova looking to score a takedown here. Tyson is defending well but Ivanova drives through and ends up in Tyson's guard.
Ivanova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ivanova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ivanova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ivanova works over Tyson with some ground and pound from guard.
Ivanova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyson has wrist control.
Ivanova works over Tyson with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivanova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ivanova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Ivanova from controlling successfully.
Ivanova postures up and lands a big shot to Tyson's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanova seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ivanova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladmir Ivanova dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ivanova tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyson shoots for a takedown but Ivanova saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Ivanova has taken the fight to the clinch.

Tyson jumps guard and drags Ivanova to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Ivanova from controlling successfully.
Ivanova throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely.
Ivanova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ivanova passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tyson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tyson taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanova is working Tyson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ivanova scores with punches from side control.
Ivanova scores with a couple of short elbows.

Tyson is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ivanova looks up at the clock and then as Tyson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ivanova smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh Tyson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ivanova lands a strong strike to the head of Tyson. That's dazed him! Ivanova looking to finish here. Tyson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ivanova lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladmir Ivanova!
During a confident post fight interview, Vladmir Ivanova thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.