|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edik Ivanovic (ranked 5390 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyrus DusK (ranked 5283 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.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edik Ivanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cyrus DusK!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DusK pushes Ivanovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanovic tries to pull guard but DusK holds him up against the cage and eventually Ivanovic drops back down to his feet.
Ivanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanovic avoiding damage as DusK throws knees to the body.
Ivanovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ivanovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
DusK taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
DusK misses with a knee to the head.
DusK connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ivanovic's face.
DusK connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ivanovic's face.
Ivanovic tries to pull guard but DusK forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ivanovic wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edik Ivanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DusK lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ivanovic backwards.
Ivanovic is rocked!
DusK working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Ivanovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ivanovic takes a knee to the side of the body.
DusK landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanovic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics DusK uses from the top position.
DusK looking to pass the guard.
Ivanovic has his foot on DusK's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DusK works his way back into a safe position though.
DusK must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
DusK trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ivanovic's guard.
DusK controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DusK tries to stand but Ivanovic is controlling from the bottom.
DusK trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DusK trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanovic wants to stand and escape but DusK is having none of it.
DusK stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanovic has a closed guard, preventing DusK from standing up.
DusK preventing the sweep.
Ivanovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Ivanovic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. DusK stacks Ivanovic 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 DusK!
Ivanovic is breathing heavily.
Ivanovic wants to get back to his feet but DusK drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ivanovic is trying to get back to half guard.
DusK working away.
DusK really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ivanovic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ivanovic tries to buck DusK off but DusK is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Who's going to make the next move?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Edik Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DusK displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivanovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic drives through and clinches with DusK against the cage.
A shot in the inside from DusK.
Ivanovic can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for DusK.
DusK slows down the pace here.
DusK scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DusK misses with a knee to the head.
DusK landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ivanovic stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic jumps guard.
DusK prevents Ivanovic from getting back to his feet.
DusK avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DusK prevents Ivanovic from getting back to his feet.
DusK pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanovic is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DusK avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus DusK dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ivanovic closes the distance and pushes DusK back into the cage.
DusK on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DusK missing with knees to the body.
DusK has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ivanovic tries for a takedown. No joy.
DusK lands a nice uppercut.
DusK throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. DusK obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DusK unloads a knee to the mid-section.
DusK scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DusK lands with a right to the head.
DusK unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DusK with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. DusK obliges.
DusK scores with a shot to the side of Ivanovic's head.
DusK lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from DusK.
DusK lands a knee to the body.
DusK lands a body punch in the clinch.
DusK lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ivanovic backwards.
DusK scores with a hook to the body.
DusK blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DusK lands a hook to the side of the head.
DusK scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanovic goes for a takedown attempt but DusK pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
DusK digs a good hook to Ivanovic's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DusK moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by DusK.
Cyrus DusK seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
DusK tries to work over Ivanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivanovic tries for a takedown but DusK manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edik Ivanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DusK unloads a knee to the mid-section.
DusK landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from DusK as the two fighters clinch.
Ivanovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DusK has Ivanovic up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DusK connects with a knee to the head.
Ivanovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DusK moves into the clinch successfully.
Ivanovic tries to pull guard but DusK forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
DusK prevents a takedown attempt there.
DusK tries to land a knee to the head but Ivanovic blocks with his arms.
DusK throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
DusK crunches a lovely knee into Ivanovic's ribcage.
Knees to the body from DusK.
Ivanovic can't find room to land a body shot as DusK controls the action.
Ivanovic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by DusK after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DusK lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DusK is stalling here.
DusK lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DusK creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DusK unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic tries to score a body lock takedown but DusK shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ivanovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DusK walks away with a smile on his face. Ivanovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ivanovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DusK.
Ivanovic missing with knees to the body.
DusK landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus DusK showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
DusK lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ivanovic takes the fight into the clinch.
DusK lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ivanovic or not.
DusK connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ivanovic's face.
A short right from DusK.
DusK misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivanovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DusK gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ivanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DusK is working Ivanovic over against the cage.
DusK landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DusK.
DusK scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DusK slowing the pace effectively.
DusK with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
DusK has Ivanovic pressed against the cage.
Ivanovic can't get the takedown.
DusK digs a right hand into Ivanovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ivanovic's gas tank.
Ivanovic takes a knee right on the jaw!
DusK with a knee to the head.
DusK landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
DusK lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DusK keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ivanovic's efforts to push away.
DusK lands a left hand.
DusK prevents Ivanovic from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic is trying to pull guard but DusK has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edik Ivanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DusK lands with a short shot to the head.
DusK tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DusK keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ivanovic's efforts to push away.
DusK lands a nice knee to the body.
DusK presses Ivanovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Ivanovic tries to pull guard but DusK forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Good body shot from DusK.
DusK lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
DusK connects with a knee to the head.
DusK lands with a short shot to the head.
Ivanovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic fails with a takedown attempt.
DusK is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ivanovic rushes DusK and presses him up against the cage.
Ivanovic can't get the takedown.
DusK doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DusK scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from DusK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DusK is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ivanovic trying to land knees to the body.
DusK is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ivanovic is defending well for now.
Ivanovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ivanovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic jumps guard.
Ivanovic wants to stand up but DusK is controlling him.
DusK is looking to stand up but Ivanovic won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrus DusK comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got DusK winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus DusK!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
48% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
