Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UnderGround FC 129
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zdravkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ivanov's waist but Ivanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zdravkov off to one side. #TD2#
Ivanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zdravkov quickly recovers to half guard.
Zdravkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ivanov.
Zdravkov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zdravkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zdravkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zdravkov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Zdravkov looking for a guillotine here but Ivanov defends easily.
Zdravkov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ivanov throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zdravkov missing with punches from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ivanov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Zdravkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ivanov blocks the strikes from Zdravkov.
Ivanov blocks the strikes from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Ivanov passes Zdravkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zdravkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zdravkov is keeping the position for now.
Zdravkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zdravkov, not yet.
Zdravkov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zdravkov with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Ivanov can't handle though.
Zdravkov is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zdravkov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ivanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zdravkov striking from the bottom.
Zdravkov strikes from his own guard.
Ivanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Zdravkov has wrist control.
Zdravkov wants to sweep here but Ivanov controlling him for the moment.
Zdravkov scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Zdravkov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ivanov cracks Zdravkov with a solid left hand.
Zdravkov punching from the bottom. #T2#
Ivanov stopping the sweep attempt from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
Zdravkov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ivanov cracks Zdravkov with a solid left hand.
Zdravkov scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Zdravkov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zdravkov wants to sweep here but Ivanov controlling him for the moment.
Ivanov throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Zdravkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Zdravkov is looking for a triangle but Ivanov pushes his legs off easily.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zdravkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zdravkov throws a couple of heel strikes. #T3#
Zdravkov striking from the bottom.
Zdravkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zdravkov lands a decent shot there.
Zdravkov throws a couple of heel strikes.
Ivanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zdravkov striking from the bottom here. #SUB#
Zdravkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ivanov is aware though and is defending well.
Ivanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Zdravkov has momentary wrist control but Ivanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Zdravkov working a defensive guard here.
Zdravkov striking from his own guard.
Ivanov passes Zdravkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zdravkov punching from the bottom.
Zdravkov is looking for a sweep. Ivanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zdravkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ivanov is working away from the top position though.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but Zdravkov defending well. #T4#
Zdravkov striking from the bottom.
Zdravkov misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zdravkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Ivanov.
Zdravkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ivanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ivanov's back!
Zdravkov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Zdravkov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ivanov could be in trouble here!
Zdravkov landing with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zdravkov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Ivanov. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Zdravkov looking for the choke from the back.
Ivanov is taking damage to the body and head. #ES2#
Ivanov is trying to shake Zdravkov off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Zdravkov won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.#TD2#
Ivanov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zdravkov did well to prevent Ivanov getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marin Ivanov dominated that round.
That's time! Zdravkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ivanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Ivanov tries to sprawl but Zdravkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ivanov is trying to stand up here but Zdravkov is controlling him well.
Zdravkov slips a nice elbow through Ivanov's hands, connecting with Ivanov's forehead.#SUB#
Zdravkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ivanov pushes Zdravkov off looking to stand but Zdravkov dives back in and keeps control.
Ivanov taking some punishment here, with Zdravkov in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ivanov!
Zdravkov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ivanov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The referee warns Ivanov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Zdravkov with shots to the head and body - Ivanov looks very uncomfortable down there. #T1#
Zdravkov lands a big elbow. #ROC#Ivanov is rocked!
Ivanov wants to get back to his feet.
Ivanov is still in real trouble! Can Zdravkov finish him?
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Ivanov takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Zdravkov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Zdravkov!

Event: UnderGround FC 122
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magrin stalling against the cage.
Ivanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magrin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ivanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magrin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ivanov wants to take the fight to the mat but Magrin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marin Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Magrin jumps guard. #SUB2#
Magrin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magrin is trying to control the position but Ivanov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Magrin pushes a forearm under Ivanov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ivanov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Coiote Magrin!
Coiote Magrin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UnderGround FC 112
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Houls thuds his right hand into Ivanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Houls tries to clinch #TD#
and Ivanov counters with a single leg into guard. Houls didn't expect that.
Ivanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Ivanov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ivanov prevents Houls from getting back to his feet.
Ivanov won't allow Houls to sweep him here. #SUB#
Ivanov 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Houls can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Ivanov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Houls is looking for a triangle but Ivanov pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov lands a couple of elbows.
Houls really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ivanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ivanov throwing strikes from guard but Houls blocks nicely.
Houls is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Ivanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ivanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanov lands a couple of elbows.
Houls is looking to stand up but Ivanov isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Ivanov drops back looking for a leg! Houls is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Houls manages to kick Ivanov off! Ivanov jumps back into Houls's guard.
Ivanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Houls works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ivanov advances to half guard.
Ivanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ivanov working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ivanov lands a nice short elbow.
Ivanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Houls trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Ivanov.
Ground and pound from Ivanov.
Ivanov is nestled in close to Houls, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ivanov is looking for a kimura but Houls is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ivanov to get the leverage.
Ivanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
Houls is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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.
Houls is still in real trouble! Can Ivanov finish him?
Ivanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ivanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ivanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Ivanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ivanov lands a big elbow - Houls 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 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marin Ivanov!
After winning the bout, Marin Ivanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Howard Houls spoke after the fight, saying 'Loss is part of life. If you don't have loss, you don't grow.'.

Event: UnderGround FC 101
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Ivanov shoots in but Rocks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ivanov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nice takedown defense from Rocks. No joy for Ivanov on that attempt. #CL#
Rocks drives through and clinches with Ivanov against the cage.
Rocks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Jason Rocks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marin Ivanov.
Ivanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rocks after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rocks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ivanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rocks after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Rocks stops a takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Rocks lands an elbow inside that Ivanov shrugs off.
Rocks is stalling here.
Rocks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ivanov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rocks pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Rocks clinches.
Rocks lands an elbow inside.
Ivanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rocks fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2##CL#
Rocks pushes Ivanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanov wants a takedown.
Ivanov takes an elbow to the temple.
Rocks lands an elbow just above Ivanov 's eye.
Ivanov can't get the takedown.
Rocks has Ivanov pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rocks lands an elbow that stopped Ivanov in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
Ivanov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rocks lands a body shot.
Rocks controlling the action here for a moment.
Ivanov goes for a takedown attempt but Rocks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rocks tries to counter by clinching up but Ivanov breaks away and moves out of range.
Rocks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rocks tries to counter by clinching up but Ivanov breaks away and moves out of range.
Rocks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4##CL#
Rocks moves into range and clinches up with Ivanov.
Ivanov can't get the takedown.
Rocks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stalling in the clinch from Rocks.
Rocks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rocks digs a right hand underneath Ivanov's ribcage. Ivanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rocks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocks works on Ivanov's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rocks.
Rocks stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Rocks dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Ivanov with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Rocks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rocks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rocks lands an elbow just above Ivanov 's eye.
Rocks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Rocks has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Ivanov has Rocks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rocks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rocks pushes Ivanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jason Rocks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ivanov is looking for a takedown.
Jason Rocks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marin Ivanov.
Rocks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocks lands a damaging elbow.
Rocks lands an elbow just above Ivanov 's eye.
A hook to the body from Rocks.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rocks lands an elbow inside.
Rocks stalls.
Rocks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ivanov's defenses.
Rocks's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rocks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ivanov takes an elbow to the temple.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Rocks taking a breather.
Rocks gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jason Rocks.
Ivanov with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Rocks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rocks avoiding damage.
A bit of stalling here from Rocks.
Rocks controlling the action here for a moment.
Rocks lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Rocks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ivanov's defenses.
Rocks lands an elbow inside. #ROC#
Ivanov is rocked!
Rocks has Ivanov pushed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rocks.
Ivanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Rocks finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Rocks.
Rocks gets underhooks to prevent Ivanov's takedown attempt.
Ivanov seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rocks.
Ivanov takes an elbow to the temple.
Rocks lands a nice elbow.
Rocks lands an elbow inside that Ivanov shrugs off. #T4#
Rocks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rocks creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Ivanov! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Rocks.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Rocks!
In his post fight interview, Jason Rocks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: UnderGround FC 95
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Rex throws a right hand that Ivanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivanov also avoids with ease.
Ivanov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rex swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Ivanov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ivanov preventing the sweep.
Ivanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov postures up and lands a big shot to Rex's brow.
Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ivanov stands and throws Rex's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Ivanov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Ivanov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rex on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rex tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex is looking to regain half guard here but Ivanov keeps moving and retains side control.
Rex takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rex is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Rex is working hard here to advance position.
Ivanov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rex tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Ivanov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ivanov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rex is trying to improve his position.
Ivanov cracks Rex with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Ivanov tries for a kimura but Rex is defending well.
Rex tries to improve position but can't.
Rex is trying to control Ivanov's posture but Ivanov avoids it. #T2#
Rex tries to bench press Ivanov off him but Ivanov keeps the position.
Ivanov scores with punches from side control.
Rex gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rex wants to improve his position but Ivanov is controlling well.
Ivanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ivanov is pressing down on Rex's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rex is holding on for now.
Ivanov slips a nice elbow through Rex's hands, connecting with Rex's forehead.
Rex misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rex moves into full guard. #T3##SUB#
Rex is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ivanov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Rex is looking for a triangle but Ivanov pushes his legs off easily.
Rex is breathing heavily.
Ivanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ivanov lands a couple of digs.
Ivanov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ivanov working Rex over with strikes. #SUB2#
Ivanov seems to be working for a kimura but Rex defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Ivanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Rex is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ivanov lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Ivanov lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Rex looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rex is trying to maintain the position but Ivanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Ivanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ivanov uses his free foot to push down on Rex's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rex.
Rex wants to control but Ivanov is having none of it.
BOOM! Ivanov connects with a massive shot to the dome! #CUT2#
It looks like TIny T Rex has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanov prevents Rex from getting the reversal.
Ivanov lands a heavy elbow.
Rex can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Ivanov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rex can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marin Ivanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TIny T Rex's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rex thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rex takes a swing at Ivanov's ribcage but misses.
Rex connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ivanov's hands.
Rex displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivanov.
Rex shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov shows good takedown defense.
Rex throws a hook but Ivanov blocks it.#TD2#
Ivanov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rex's half guard.#SUB#
Rex actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ivanov trying to mount his opponent but Rex defends it.
Ground and pound from Ivanov.
Ivanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Ivanov is looking for a kimura here.
Ivanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Rex looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ivanov is looking for a kimura here.
Rex won't allow Ivanov to pass to mount.
Ivanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Ivanov working Rex over with strikes.
Rex wants to control but Ivanov is keeping busy. #T2#
Rex works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rex looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Rex has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ivanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ivanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Ivanov drops back looking for a leg! Rex is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rex manages to kick Ivanov off! Ivanov jumps back into Rex's guard.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marin Ivanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rex has momentary wrist control but Ivanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Ivanov wants to pass the guard but Rex is keeping the position.
Ivanov pushing down on Rex's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3##SUB2#
Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rex has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ivanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rex is just riding it out for now. Ivanov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Rex looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ivanov is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Rex looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ivanov lands strikes from half guard.
Rex tries to get to full guard but Ivanov has control of the leg.
Ivanov working over Rex with some ground and pound. Rex looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rex makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rex.
Ivanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Rex looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ivanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ivanov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ivanov grinds an elbow into Rex's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marin Ivanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on TIny T Rex's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rex misses with a series of wild punches.
Ivanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Ivanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rex.
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches up with Rex, looking for a takedown. Ivanov pushes Rex against the cage but Rex circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Rex sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
TIny T Rex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marin Ivanov.
Rex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Rex tries to sprawl out of it but Ivanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rex manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rex half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
TIny T Rex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ivanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A punch combination from Rex misses.
Rex loads up on a big right hand but Ivanov slips the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Ivanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rex.
Ivanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rex avoids it really well and circles away.
Rex shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ivanov as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Rex changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ivanov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ivanov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rex scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ivanov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rex has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ivanov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rex connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Ivanov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Rex loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Ivanov hold on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanov is trying to get back to his feet but Rex has full control of the position and if anything, Ivanov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rex connects with a big shot to the side of Ivanov's head. #ES2#
Ivanov is trying to shake Rex off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Rex won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Ivanov stuffs the takedown attempt from Rex. Rex gets slowly back to his feet.
TIny T Rex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ivanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rex throws out the jab.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Rex darts in looking for a takedown but Ivanov gets double underhooks and turns Rex into the cage.
Marin Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Ivanov looks for a takedown but Rex sprawls well.#CL#
Rex has Ivanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Rex jumps guard but Ivanov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rex tries to pull guard but Ivanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Rex breaks the clinch.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Rex. Those never looked like landing.
Rex works the jab nicely.#T4#
Rex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ivanov is fending him off so far but Rex persists. Nope, Ivanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Rex throws a shot from downtown. Ivanov moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Ivanov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ivanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ivanov lands a couple of digs.
Ivanov cracks Rex with a solid left hand.
Ivanov distracts Rex with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rex can't keep his opponent in guard - Ivanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ivanov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rex! #SUB2#
Rex defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ivanov.
Marin Ivanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ivanov raining down shots from the mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
TIny T Rex 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marin Ivanov!
Marin Ivanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: UnderGround FC 78
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Batho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Batho tries to sprawl but Ivanov drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ivanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Batho defends it well.
Ivanov wants to pass the guard but Batho is defending well.
Batho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Batho is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Team Croatia, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ivanov stops Batho from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batho is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ivanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Ivanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Batho defends it well. #T1#
Batho pushes Ivanov off looking to stand but Ivanov dives back in and keeps control.
Batho regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ivanov. #SUB2#
Ivanov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Batho is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ivanov, into his guard. #REVR#
Batho wants to get up but he can't break Ivanov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batho stays in close to Ivanov's body and controls the position.
Batho stops Ivanov from standing up.
Batho wanted to stand there but Ivanov had control of the position.
Batho is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Ivanov wants to stand but Batho is controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ivanov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Batho manages to pass to side control.
Ivanov is trying to escape back to his feet but Batho uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Batho is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ivanov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ivanov wants to get back to his feet but Batho is dominant here and he's now got Ivanov's back!
Ivanov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Batho trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ivanov doesn't escape.
Ivanov is trying to get back to his feet but Batho has full control of the position and if anything, Ivanov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Good control from Batho.
Ivanov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Batho controlling from the back.
Ivanov is trying to stand back up.
Ivanov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
Batho controlling the position well here. Ivanov rolled but Batho kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ivanov is trying to get back to his feet but Batho has full control of the position and if anything, Ivanov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES2#
Ivanov manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
A big left from Batho misses.
Batho thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ivanov if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tshephang Batho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ivanov has his takedown stuffed
and Batho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ivanov thinking.
Ivanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batho.
Batho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ivanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Batho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Batho lands a big head kick that sends Ivanov tumbling to the mat! Batho takes a step backwards and waves Ivanov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Ivanov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanov fails with the takedown
and Batho counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Ivanov out cold! What a finish! Batho is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tshephang Batho!

Event: UnderGround FC 63
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Ivanov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ivanov is in Edwards's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ivanov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Ivanov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ivanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Edwards is pulling down on Ivanov's head to control his posture.
Ivanov postures up in Edwards's guard and throws a big left but Edwards blocks it.
Ivanov postures up in Edwards's guard and throws a big left but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Clinic that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ivanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Edwards has wrist control.
Ivanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Edwards is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ivanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ivanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edwards works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Edwards managing to control the position.
Ivanov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Edwards avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ivanov wants to pass the guard but Edwards is keeping the position.
Edwards is pulling down on Ivanov's head to control his posture.
Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ivanov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Ivanov 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Edwards is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
Edwards is really struggling to control Ivanov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Edwards is pulling down on Ivanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Ivanov, at least for the moment.
Ivanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ivanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ivanov distracts Edwards with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ivanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Edwards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ivanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edwards pulls Ivanov in to control the position.
Edwards trying to keep a closed guard but Ivanov is proving a slippery customer.
Ivanov distracts Edwards with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Edwards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edwards wants to sweep here but Ivanov controlling him for the moment.
Edwards avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edwards keeping full guard, as Ivanov tries to pass.
Ivanov postures up.
Edwards is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Edwards continues to stall.#T3#
Ivanov postures up in Edwards's guard and throws a big left but Edwards blocks it.
Ivanov advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Ivanov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Edwards knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ivanov lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Ivanov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Edwards has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Ivanov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Edwards wants to control but Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov in side control, throwing shots but Edwards defends. #T4##SUB2#
Ivanov swings around for an armbar but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ivanov's guard.#ES2#
Ivanov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ivanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
A left lands for Edwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards tests Ivanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ivanov misses with a takedown
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marin Ivanov dominated that round.
That's time! Edwards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Edwards throws a front kick that sends Ivanov stumbling back into the cage.
Ivanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edwards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ivanov has his takedown stuffed
and Edwards counters with a solid body kick.
Edwards throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edwards bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ivanov's head.
Marin Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Edwards cracks Ivanov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ivanov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Edwards finish him? #ROC#
Ivanov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ivanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?
Edwards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ivanov seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Edwards lands a big right hand that sends Ivanov crashing to the mat! Edwards stays standing though and waves Ivanov back to his feet!
Edwards throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Ivanov glances at the clock... BAM! Edwards nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Ivanov crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Ivanov is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.

Event: UnderGround FC 55
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Tantalau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivanov. #TD2#
Tantalau scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ivanov wants to get back to his feet.
Ivanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tantalau.
Ivanov looks like he's trying to stand up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tantalau working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ivanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ivanov tries to get out of the position.
Tantalau seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ivanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ivanov tries to kick Tantalau off but Tantalau keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ivanov won't allow Tantalau to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantalau passes to full mount!
Tantalau with good strikes from the mount here!
Tantalau pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ivanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tantalau on the ground.
Ivanov wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Tantalau breaks from Ivanov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ivanov is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Tantalau has taken his back!
Ivanov is trying to stand back up.
Tantalau has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Tantalau is working for a rear naked choke. Ivanov is not defending it well and Tantalau has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Ivanov refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Ivanov's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Tantalau!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Tantalau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UnderGround FC 49
Date: Oct 02, 2019

#R1#
Popper slaps away a takedown attempt from Ivanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Popper feints and then cracks Ivanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ivanov down. #TD#
Ivanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ivanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Ivanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Popper's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ivanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Popper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Popper wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ivanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Popper defends it well.
Ivanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1##SUB#
Ivanov is looking for a kimura but Popper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ivanov to get the leverage.
Ivanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Popper felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ivanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Ivanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Popper sees it coming and defends easily.
Popper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Ivanov trying to work for an americana but Popper has managed to regain full guard.
Ivanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ivanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ivanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ivanov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Popper has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ivanov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ivanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Popper after a bit of a struggle. #T2##BC2#
Popper breaks from the clinch.
Ivanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Popper only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marin Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov shoots for a takedown but Popper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Popper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ivanov tries to counter with a takedown but Popper is quick to defend against it.
Popper with a jab.
Popper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Popper scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ivanov. That did some damage!#TD#
Ivanov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Popper to the mat! Popper manages to get full guard.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Popper swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ivanov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Popper dives on top into guard.#REVB##SU2#
Popper stands and steps away. Ivanov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Popper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivanov.
Ivanov walks into a jab.
Popper jabs Ivanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Popper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ivanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Popper lands with a shot to the body.
Popper throws the kick towards the body but Ivanov avoids it.
Ivanov has his takedown stuffed
and Popper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Popper as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Popper throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Popper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Popper.
Popper connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
Ivanov is rocked!
Popper throws a pinpoint strike between Ivanov's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Ivanov crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Popper scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bung Popper!
Bung Popper took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: UnderGround FC 38
Date: Sep 06, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Rishkinov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rishkinov stalling.
Rishkinov stops Ivanov from getting back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rishkinov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rishkinov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rishkinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanov keeps working.
Rishkinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ivanov is trying to stand back up but Rishkinov is controlling him
Rishkinov winds up and cracks Ivanov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rishkinov wants to pass to mount but Ivanov is defending the position.
Rishkinov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Rishkinov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ivanov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rishkinov has cracked it and Ivanov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rishkinov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Serhey Rishkinov!
Serhey Rishkinov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: UnderGround FC 28
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1##TD#
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. #SUB#
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.#T1#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB#
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. #REVB#
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. #SUB2#
Tyson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Tyson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
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!#SUB2#
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. #T2#
Ivanov wants to stand and escape but Tyson is having none of it.
Tyson looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Ivanov pushes Tyson off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD#
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!
#R2##TD#
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. #SUB2#
Tyson looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
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. #T1##SUB#
Ivanov is working for a kimura but Tyson is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T2#
Tyson won't allow Ivanov to pass to mount. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.
#R3##TD#
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!#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#T1##SUB#
Ivanov is working for a kimura but Tyson is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#ROC#
Tyson is rocked!
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
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.

Event: UnderGround FC 17
Date: Jul 14, 2019

#R1#
Coleman throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Ivanov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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.
Coleman trying to keep a closed guard but Ivanov is proving a slippery customer.
Ivanov stands up over Coleman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Coleman holds on and takes a little breather.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coleman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coleman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coleman is keeping the position for now.
Ivanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coleman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Ivanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ivanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ivanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Coleman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coleman trying to keep a closed guard but Ivanov is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ivanov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Coleman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman is adopting a defensive guard.
Coleman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ivanov passes Coleman's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coleman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
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. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coleman is looking to control Ivanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coleman avoid being mounted?
Coleman wants to get back to full guard.
Ivanov is thwarting Coleman's attempts to control the position.
Ivanov throwing shots but Coleman is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Ivanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ivanov is looking to advance position but Coleman won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanov throws a strike but Coleman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marin Ivanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Coleman. That's going to slow Ivanov down.
Coleman connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Coleman.
Good leg kick by Coleman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ivanov checks a leg kick nicely.
Coleman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coleman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coleman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coleman throws a nice looking combination but Ivanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A cross from Coleman lands.
Ivanov has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Coleman misses.
Donk. Coleman catches Ivanov right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coleman as he jumps to the side.
Ivanov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Ivanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ivanov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ivanov shoots in for a double leg but Coleman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marin Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Coleman as Ivanov shoots in.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coleman as he avoids it easily.
Seamus Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Coleman.
Ivanov fails with the takedown.
Coleman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Ivanov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Coleman is pulling down on Ivanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Ivanov, at least for the moment.
Coleman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Coleman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ivanov is controlling him.
Coleman managing to control the position.
Marin Ivanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ivanov works over Coleman with some ground and pound from guard.
Ivanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
Coleman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ivanov is controlling him.
Ivanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ivanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Ivanov throwing strikes but missing.
Ivanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ivanov throwing strikes from guard but Coleman blocks nicely. #SUB#
Ivanov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3##CL2#
Coleman pushes Ivanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanov is working for takedown but Coleman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Coleman gets underhooks to prevent Ivanov's takedown attempt.
Coleman pushes Ivanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Coleman after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marin Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivanovs head.
Coleman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Coleman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coleman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman is stalling here.
Ivanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coleman prevents it.
Coleman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Coleman. #T1#
Ivanov tries to score a body lock takedown but Coleman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coleman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short left from Coleman.
Coleman lands a shoulder strike.
Ivanov is trying to drag Coleman to the mat but Coleman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Coleman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Coleman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Coleman gets through Ivanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coleman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Coleman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Coleman scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2##BC2#
Coleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coleman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ivanov's sensitive parts.
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches up with Coleman, looking for a takedown. Ivanov pushes Coleman against the cage but Coleman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Coleman closes the distance and pushes Ivanov back into the cage.
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!
Coleman lands a body punch. #BC2#
Coleman breaks the clinch.
Coleman throws a leg kick which misses Ivanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Ivanov tries to avoid it.
Coleman lands a glancing blow to the side of Ivanov's head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Coleman lands with a short shot to the head.
Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coleman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seamus Coleman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Coleman.
Coleman lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coleman 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Coleman!

Event: UnderGround FC 6
Date: Jun 10, 2019

#R1##CL#
Turturro rushes Ivanov and presses him up against the cage.
Turturro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ivanov looking for a takedown.
Ivanov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Turturro pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Ivanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Turturro sprawls well initially but Ivanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ivanov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Forge. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ivanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turturro is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back.
Turturro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ivanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turturro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turturro pulls Ivanov in close to prevent any damage.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanov distracts Turturro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ivanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Turturro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ivanov is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Turturro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turturro controls Ivanov momentarily but Ivanov frees himself. #SUB#
Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ivanov defends it easily.
Ivanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Turturro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ivanov defends well.
Ivanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Turturro has his feet on Ivanov's thighs here. He's pushed Ivanov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ivanov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guido Turturro!
Our winner, Guido Turturro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: UFC THF 1
Date: May 23, 2019

#R1#
Whyte leaves Ivanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ivanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whyte throws out the jab.
Whyte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivanov. #TD2#
Ivanov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Whyte!
Whyte is trying to buck Ivanov off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ivanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Whyte is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ivanov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Benjamin Whyte has been cut.
Ivanov cracks Whyte with a big elbow. #ROC2#
Whyte is rocked!
Ivanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Ivanov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Whyte looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ivanov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Whyte is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ivanov lets go of the hold and Whyte can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marin Ivanov!
After winning the bout, Marin Ivanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IVT Friday 5
Date: Apr 05, 2019

#R1#
Ivanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jia connects with the punch.
Jia lands with a nice body punch.
Ivanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jia's waist but Jia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ivanov off to one side.
Ivanov has his takedown stuffed
and Jia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ivanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jia connects with a right hand. Ivanov shakes it off.
Ivanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cai Jia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marin Ivanov.
Ivanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jia tries to avoid it but Ivanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jia to the ground. Jia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Nice takedown defense from Jia. No joy for Ivanov on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jia scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanov looks winded!
Jia connects with a body shot.
Jia cracks Ivanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jia lands a body shot. #T1#
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jia as he avoids it easily.
Jia cracks Ivanov with an open hand slap.
Ivanov goes for a double leg but Jia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jia continues to drive forward.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jia as he jumps to the side.
Cai Jia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ivanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Jia counters with a nice right hand that sends Ivanov toppling to the canvas! Ivanov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jia finish him?!#ROC#
Ivanov is rocked!
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!
Jia digs a good body shot into Ivanov's ribs.
Ivanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jia finish him?
Ivanov walks straight into a right hand from Jia - that's dropped him! Jia jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ivanov from any more punishment! Ivanov complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cai Jia!
Cai Jia is the new welterweight champion!

Event: IVT Friday
Date: Mar 08, 2019

#R1#
Ivanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dummy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Ivanov drives through with a takedown into Dummy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dummy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Buoy Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ivanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ivanov with a nice head shot there.
Dummy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ivanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dummy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanov passes Dummy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ivanov moves nicely into side control.
Ivanov looks up at the clock and then as Dummy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ivanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB#
Ivanov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dummy is trying to escape and Ivanov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dummy is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ivanov! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marin Ivanov!
Our winner, Marin Ivanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: IVT 2
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Moraes throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ivanov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Moraes wants to control but Ivanov is keeping busy.
Moraes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivanov lands strikes from half guard.
Ivanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Ivanov seems to be working for a kimura but Moraes defends the submission attempt.
Moraes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ivanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ivanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ivanov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Ivanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Moraes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanov working over Moraes with some ground and pound. Moraes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moraes trying to control but Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov prevents Moraes from standing back up. #T1#
Ivanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moraes is in trouble now - Ivanov has advanced to mount!
The referee warns Moraes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Moraes is working to get back to half guard.
Ivanov working the ground and pound effectively.
Ivanov dominating with strikes here.
Moraes is looking to get to half guard.
Moraes tries to hold on but Ivanov pushes him away.
Ivanov is landing with some decent strikes but Moraes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Moraes is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Ivanov is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Ivanov extends the arm and Moraes is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Ivanov has his takedown stuffed
and Matt counters with a left and a right that stings Ivanov.
Matt shoots in for a double leg but Ivanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matt fails to land the takedown.
Matt fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Ivanov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov with a nice head shot there.
Matt tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Matt working for a triangle but Ivanov defends it easily.
Ivanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ivanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ivanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ivanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ivanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Matt's head.
Matt keeping full guard, as Ivanov tries to pass.
Matt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanov is one step ahead there.
Ivanov wants to pass the guard but Matt is keeping the position.
Ivanov cracks Matt with a solid left hand.
Matt has momentary wrist control but Ivanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Ivanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Ivanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matt is breathing heavily.
Matt keeping full guard, as Ivanov tries to pass.
Ivanov distracts Matt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ivanov distracts Matt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ivanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ivanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matt looking to control.
Ivanov postures up and lands a big shot to Matt's brow.
Ivanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matt's head.
Ivanov landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ivanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ivanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ivanov drops back looking for a leg! Matt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matt manages to kick Ivanov off! Ivanov jumps back into Matt's guard. #T3#
Ivanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ivanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanov landing with the ground and pound.
Ivanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ivanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ivanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanov passes Matt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ivanov is nestled in close to Matt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura but Matt is defending well. #SUB2#
Ivanov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Matt is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marin Ivanov!
A very excited looking Marin Ivanov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2019

#R1#
Ivanov fails to land the takedown.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Randell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Ivanov shoots in and bounces Randell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ivanov postures up and lands a big shot to Randell's brow.
Ivanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Randell wants to get back to his feet but Ivanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Randell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Ivanov advances to half guard.
Ivanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ivanov slips a nice elbow through Randell's hands, connecting with Randell's forehead.#T1#
Ivanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ivanov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ivanov raining down shots from the mount!
Randell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Ivanov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ivanov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ROC2#
Randell is rocked!
Ivanov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Randell wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ivanov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marin Ivanov!
Marin Ivanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Ivanov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ivanov won't allow Sokhela to sweep him here.
Ivanov works over Sokhela with some ground and pound from guard.
Ivanov postures up.
Sokhela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanov is one step ahead there.
Ivanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ivanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ivanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ivanov wants to pass the guard but Sokhela is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokhela trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokhela preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ivanov passes Sokhela's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Ivanov works his way into full mount!
Ivanov unloading with bombs!
Sokhela is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ivanov lands a nice shot to the head.
BOOM! Ivanov connects with a massive shot to the dome! #SUB2#
Sokhela defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ivanov.
Sokhela wants to control but Ivanov is having none of it.
Sokhela is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ivanov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ivanov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC2#
Sokhela is rocked!
Ivanov drops a big elbow. That's hurt Sokhela! More shots from Ivanov and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marin Ivanov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Ivanov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ivanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Randell is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
Randell is looking to stand up but Ivanov isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Ivanov drops back looking for a leg! Randell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Randell manages to kick Ivanov off! Ivanov jumps back into Randell's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov is in close to Randell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ivanov landing with the ground and pound.
Ivanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#
Randell is rocked!
Ivanov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Randell covers up, he's hurt! Ivanov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Ivanov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Ivanov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marin Ivanov!

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