PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Ivanov (ranked 4637 p4p, 4668 weight class) and Perry Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 156 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ivanov
vs
Diaz

220 cm
22
300
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
24
285
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jesus Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Perry Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ivanov is trying is best to control the position here.
Ivanov lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Ivanov wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ivanov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diaz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ivanov defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Ivanov is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ivanov actively working from the bottom here.

Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanov keeps working.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ivanov defending well though.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ivanov wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ivanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.

Diaz is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but Ivanov defending well.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ivanov is trying to control but can't.
Diaz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ivanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Ivanov dodges it nicely.
Ivanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ivanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ivanov wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Ivanov is working hard here to advance position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Diaz has eaten all the pies!
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Ivanov defends the submission attempt.

Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ivanov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Ivanov is defending well.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Ivanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Perry Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Ivanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Ivanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivanov.
Perry Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Ivanov gets the takedown into side control.

Ivanov stands up and beckons Diaz to his feet.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ivanov closes the distance and clinches.

Ivanov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Diaz regains guard immediately.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ivanov passes into half guard.
Ivanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ivanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ivanov stalling away here and it's allowed Diaz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.

Ivanov is posturing up here but Diaz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ivanov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ivanov has to tap! Slick submission there by Diaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Perry Diaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Perry Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.