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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Ivanov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Brock Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Ivanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Ivanov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ivanov.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ivanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ivanov lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones looking to control.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Ivanov pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanov wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Ivanov to get back to his feet.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ivanov wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones pushes down on Ivanov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Ivanov is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is trying to stand.
Jones is trying to control. Ivanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones prevents Ivanov from standing back up.
Ivanov is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones stops Ivanov from getting back to his feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Brock Jones wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ivanov circles away.
A big left from Ivanov misses.
Ivanov stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Brock Jones has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones staying out of range there.
Ivanov scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Ivanov.
Ivanov throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Ivanov moves out of range easily.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivanov.
Brock Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ivanov.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Ivanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Ivanov ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones pulls guard.
Jones controls Ivanov momentarily but Ivanov frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ivanov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Ivanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ivanov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Ivanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Jones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ivanov shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Brock Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Ivanov.
Ivanov lands a two punch combo.
Ivan Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Ivanov. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ivanov but Ivanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ivanov misses the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ivanov.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Brock Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ivanov.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ivanov as he avoids it easily.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ivanov defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Ivanov from standing up.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ivanov manages to get himself to full guard.
Ivanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanov is retaining full guard.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones won't allow Ivanov to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Brock Jones just wasn't active enough.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ivanov pinned against the cage. Ivanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Ivanov shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Ivanov throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones leaves Ivanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Ivanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Ivanov lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Ivanov misses with the combination.
Ivanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ivanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ivan Ivanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones dives in and grabs Ivanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ivanov pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ivanov if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Ivanov, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Ivanov against the cage but Ivanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Ivanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brock Jones'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. This is the final round!
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Jones decides to pull guard.
Jones throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ivanov wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ivanov wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
Ivanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brock Jones wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ivanov connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Ivanov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones tries to clinch but Ivanov is having none of it.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov connects with a looping right hand.
Ivanov throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Ivanov, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Ivanov against the cage but Ivanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ivanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Ivanov ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brock Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ivanov.
Jones lands a knee to the head.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ivanov defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones throws a hook but Ivanov avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Ivanov throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Ivanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov lands the left hand.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Ivanov to the mat.
Jones trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brock Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanov is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ivanov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ivan Ivanov!
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energy
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hype
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