PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marin Ivanov (ranked 3452 p4p, 377 weight class) and Ross Tyson (ranked 2940 p4p, 342 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ivanov
vs
Tyson

180 cm
21
173 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

187 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marin Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ross Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ivanov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ivanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tyson tries to get to full guard but Ivanov has control of the leg.
We've been hearing that Ivanov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ivanov throwing shots but Tyson is blocking nicely.
Tyson won't allow Ivanov to pass to mount.

Ivanov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ivanov wants to pass the guard but Tyson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Ivanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to advance position but Tyson counters by regaining guard.
Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Tyson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ivanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ivanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ivanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Ivanov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tyson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ivanov, into his guard.

Ivanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tyson on the ground.
Tyson stops Ivanov from standing up.

Tyson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Tyson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tyson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tyson looks winded!

Tyson drops back looking for a leg! Ivanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ivanov manages to kick Tyson off! Tyson jumps back into Ivanov's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to stand and escape but Tyson is having none of it.
Tyson looking to pass the guard.

Ivanov pushes Tyson off and scrambles back to his feet.

Ivanov dives in and scores a takedown into Tyson's guard.
Ivanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Ivanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ivanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ivanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tyson's head.
Ivanov connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marin Ivanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ivanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tyson is trying to defend but Ivanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ivanov wants to pass to mount but Tyson is defending the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ivanov connects with a nice short shot to Tyson's temple.

Tyson looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ivanov is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov trying to mount his opponent but Tyson defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ivanov is working for a kimura but Tyson is defending it quite comfortably.

Ivanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tyson sees it coming and defends easily.
Ivanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ivanov working Tyson over with strikes.

Ivanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ivanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson won't allow Ivanov to pass to mount.

Ivanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Tyson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Ivanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyson is just riding it out for now. Ivanov eventually gives up the hold.
Tyson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tyson tries to get to full guard but Ivanov has control of the leg.
Marin Ivanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ivanov seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marin Ivanov dominated that second round.
That's time! Ivanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

Ivanov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tyson!

Ivanov is trying to get an arm triangle but Tyson is defending well.
Ivanov looks up at the clock and then as Tyson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ivanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tyson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Ivanov is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ivanov is working for a kimura but Tyson is defending it quite comfortably.

Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ivanov working over Tyson with some ground and pound. Tyson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tyson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ivanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ivanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've been informed that Tyson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ivanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tyson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tyson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ivanov scores with a couple of nice shots.

Ivanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Tyson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tyson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ivanov scores with a couple of nice shots.

Tyson is rocked!
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov lands a big elbow - Tyson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ivanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marin Ivanov!
During a confident post fight interview, Marin Ivanov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.