PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Ivanisovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Rawlinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregor Ivanisovic looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Ivanisovic
vs
Rawlinson

190 cm
21
230 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

188 cm
19
230 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregor Ivanisovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Rawlinson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawlinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ivanisovic swivels and escapes.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Rawlinson scores with a head kick.

It looks like Gregor Ivanisovic has been cut.
Rawlinson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rawlinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ivanisovic counters with a single leg into guard. Rawlinson didn't expect that.
Ivanisovic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rawlinson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawlinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ivanisovic controls the pace.
Ivanisovic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rawlinson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ivanisovic stacks Rawlinson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ivanisovic!
Ivanisovic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlinson looking for a sweep but Ivanisovic has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rawlinson is in a horrible position here. Ivanisovic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ivanisovic controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ivanisovic is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Ivanisovic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawlinson tries to bench press Ivanisovic off him but Ivanisovic keeps the position.
Rawlinson struggling a bit here.
Ivanisovic controls the position.
Rawlinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Ivanisovic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ivanisovic misses with a low kick.
Rawlinson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ivanisovic defends it well.
Rawlinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gregor Ivanisovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rawlinson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ivanisovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Rawlinson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ivanisovic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ivanisovic tries to pull guard but Rawlinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Ivanisovic drops back down to his feet.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ivanisovic jumps into guard, dragging Rawlinson to the mat.

Rawlinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanisovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rawlinson has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanisovic's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanisovic keeping moving, preventing Rawlinson from controlling successfully.
Ivanisovic wants to sweep here but Rawlinson controlling him for the moment.
Ivanisovic has Rawlinson pulled in close to control his posture.
Ivanisovic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanisovic keeping moving, preventing Rawlinson from controlling successfully.
Ivanisovic is pulling down on Rawlinson's head to control his posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Ivanisovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregor Ivanisovic'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.

Rawlinson tries for a takedown but Ivanisovic circles away easily

and Ivanisovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rawlinson wants to control but Ivanisovic is keeping busy.
Ivanisovic is nestled in close to Rawlinson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ivanisovic working over Rawlinson with some ground and pound. Rawlinson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rawlinson trying to control but Ivanisovic postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlinson pushes Ivanisovic off but Ivanisovic dives into side control.

Ivanisovic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlinson is trying to control Ivanisovic's posture but Ivanisovic avoids it.
Ivanisovic scoring with punches and elbows.

Ivanisovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ivanisovic working the body and head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Ivanisovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rawlinson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rawlinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rawlinson is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rawlinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivanisovic pulls his head out easily.
Rawlinson trying to control here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Ivanisovic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ivanisovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rawlinson on the ground.
Rawlinson is trying to strike from the bottom but Ivanisovic has passed into full mount.
Rawlinson is working to get back to half guard.
Ivanisovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawlinson can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanisovic dominating with strikes here.
Ivanisovic landing punches.
Ivanisovic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ivanisovic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rawlinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Ivanisovic goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rawlinson turns into him and now he's in Ivanisovic's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Ivanisovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gregor Ivanisovic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ivanisovic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rawlinson's half guard.

Rawlinson has one foot on Ivanisovic's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rawlinson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanisovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Rawlinson tries to sprawl out of it but Ivanisovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rawlinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rawlinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ivanisovic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Rawlinson pushes Ivanisovic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanisovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ivanisovic tries to counter with a takedown but Rawlinson is quick to defend against it.
Rawlinson fails with the takedown

and Ivanisovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ivanisovic.
Rawlinson wants a takedown but no success here.
Gregor Ivanisovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rawlinson.
Rawlinson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ivanisovic.
Ivanisovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rawlinson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rawlinson pulls Ivanisovic into guard.
Rawlinson working a defensive guard here.
Rawlinson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ivanisovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Rawlinson is retaining full guard.
Rawlinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rawlinson striking off his back but it's not causing Ivanisovic any problems.
Ivanisovic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlinson working a defensive guard here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rawlinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Rawlinson gets caught napping as Ivanisovic dives in and scores a takedown. Rawlinson manages to retain guard.

Ivanisovic stands up from Rawlinson's guard - Ivanisovic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rawlinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ivanisovic circles away.

Ivanisovic rushes Rawlinson and presses him up against the cage.
Ivanisovic tries to pull guard but Rawlinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Ivanisovic drops back down to his feet.

Rawlinson pulls Ivanisovic into guard.
Ivanisovic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rawlinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ivanisovic trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rawlinson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Rawlinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ivanisovic's guard.
Ivanisovic tries to roll over but Rawlinson keeps him under control.
Rawlinson passes to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Rawlinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ivanisovic 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregor Ivanisovic!