PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Ivey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Inc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivey comes to the cage accompanied by Friday. Inc has chosen Bad Moon Rising as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Phil Ivey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dick Inc's chin.

Ivey
vs
Inc

188 cm
36
215 lbs
38 - 15 - 0

188 cm
31
209 lbs
25 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil Ivey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Inc!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ivey lands a big head kick that sends Inc tumbling to the mat! Ivey takes a step backwards and waves Inc back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Dick Inc has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ivey dodges the punch combination from Inc.
Ivey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Inc takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Inc is rocked!

Inc shoots in and gets a takedown into Ivey's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ivey wants to sweep but no luck.
Ivey trying to control the position here.
Ivey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Inc is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivey looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Inc puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Inc wants to control but Ivey is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Inc is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ivey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Inc.
Inc is pressing down on Ivey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ivey is holding on for now.
Ivey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Inc tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ivey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ivey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Inc sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ivey defending well though.
Inc is trying to control. Ivey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ivey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Inc is looking for a kimura but Ivey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Inc to get the leverage.
Ivey wants to get back to full guard.
Inc is pressing down on Ivey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ivey is holding on for now.

Inc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ivey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Inc.

Inc is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ivey trying to control but Inc postures up.
Ivey punching from the bottom.
Inc stops Ivey from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ivey kicks off Inc and gets to his feet.

Inc drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Inc advances to mount.
Inc landing punches.
Inc looking to finish Ivey with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ivey!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inc landing punches.
Ivey regains half guard.
Ivey tries to roll over but Inc keeps him under control.
Inc throwing shots but Ivey is blocking nicely.
Ivey wants to get back to full guard.
Inc has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Ivey is defending against the submission attempts here by Inc.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivey is looking for a sweep. Inc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ivey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Inc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Inc throws a strike but Ivey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ivey distracts Inc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Inc is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ivey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Inc's head.
Inc keeping moving, preventing Ivey from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Phil Ivey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Inc's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A solid leg kick lands there for Ivey.
Ivey wants to clinch.
Inc checks a leg kick nicely.
Ivey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Inc misses with a shot to the body
and Ivey counters with an outside leg kick.
Inc fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Inc blocks a head kick by Ivey.
Ivey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Inc under the eye.
Inc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Inc throws the left hand but Ivey avoids the punch easily.
Ivey scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivey misses with a lunging right hand

so Inc counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Inc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ivey wants to sweep but no luck.
Ivey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Inc manages to get himself to full guard.

Inc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ivey pushing down on Inc's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ivey is looking to take a break and control but Inc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ivey drops an elbow to the side of Inc's head.
Inc gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Inc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ivey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been hearing good reports from Ivey's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ivey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Inc throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Inc tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Inc looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ivey passes into side control.
Dick Inc has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ivey lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Inc is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inc is trying to control Ivey's posture but Ivey avoids it.
Inc is looking to reverse the position.
Inc manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ivey's best efforts.
Ivey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ivey works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ivey punishing his opponent with strikes.
Inc is working to get back to half guard.
Ivey wants to control the pace but Inc is squirming around nicely.
Inc sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Inc's head.
Inc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inc taking some punishment here, with Ivey in his half guard.

Inc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ivey trying to pass the guard but Inc defending well.
Inc is not content to let Ivey control the position.
Ivey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Inc!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Inc gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Ivey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Inc's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ivey needs to keep his hands up - Inc had a free shot at his head there.
Inc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Inc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivey.

Ivey lands a big head kick that sends Inc tumbling to the mat! Ivey takes a step backwards and waves Inc back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Inc is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivey finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Inc seems to have recovered his senses.
Inc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inc lands with a nice body punch.
Inc lands a jab to the nose.
Ivey misses with an uppercut. Inc saw that one coming.
Ivey throws a leg kick

so Inc counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ivey trying to strike off his back.
Inc forces his way into half guard.

Inc is working for a kimura but Ivey is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivey is looking to get back to full guard here but Inc has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ivey tries to bench press Inc off him but Inc keeps the position.
Inc trying to control the action but Ivey is working from the bottom.
Inc tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ivey's legs.
Ivey is trying to get back to half guard.
Ivey is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivey taking a bit of punishment here - Inc scoring with strikes.
Ivey is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Inc asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ivey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Inc wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Inc misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Inc tries for a kimura but Ivey is defending well.
Inc scoring with punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inc trying to control the action but Ivey is working from the bottom.
Ivey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Inc's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivey gets back to full guard.
Ivey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Inc is controlling him.
Inc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dick Inc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phil Ivey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Ivey pushes Inc off and gets back to his feet.
Ivey throws a head kick that misses

and Inc counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Inc with a flurry of punches that miss.
Inc throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inc won't allow Ivey to sweep him here.
Inc throwing strikes from guard but Ivey blocks nicely.
Inc cracks Ivey with a solid left hand.
Inc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivey is keeping the position for now.
Ivey is trying to control the position but Inc postures up.
Inc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ivey trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Inc throws a big elbow that misses.
Ivey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ivey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Inc.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Inc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ivey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Ivey!
A victorious Phil Ivey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.