PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Addams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Addams's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Addams Family Theme Song. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Addams
vs
Iverson

200 cm
23
295 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

197 cm
23
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Addams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bradley Iverson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson looks to land a right hand but Addams moved out of range.
Addams throws a right hand that Iverson ducks under and follows up with a left that Iverson also avoids with ease.
Addams misses with a double jab.
Addams takes a swing at Iverson's ribcage but misses.
Addams misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Addams misses.
Iverson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Addams circles away.
Addams tests Iverson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Addams slips a straight right by Iverson.
Addams throws a right and a left that Iverson avoids nicely.
Iverson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Igor Addams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Addams throws a combination. Iverson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Bradley Iverson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Iverson gets a takedown into half guard.
Iverson wants to take a breather but Addams is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Iverson is working away from the top position though.
Iverson tries to pass to full mount but Addams defends it.
Iverson stops Addams from getting back to his feet.
Addams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iverson.
Iverson wants to control but Addams is keeping him busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Addams throws an overhand right that lands on Iverson's shoulder, as Iverson tries to avoid the shot.
Addams misses with a body shot.
Addams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iverson.
Addams tries to bum rush Iverson with a series of wild strikes but Iverson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iverson avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Iverson cracks Addams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Iverson throws the left hand but Addams avoids the punch easily.
Addams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Addams throws a hook but Iverson blocks it.
Iverson misses with a takedown attempt - Addams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Addams but Addams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Igor Addams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Iverson.

Iverson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Iverson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Addams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Iverson.
Iverson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Iverson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson thows a huge punch but Addams dodges it nicely.
Addams trying to control here.
Addams looks like he's trying to stand up.
Iverson is taking a breather. Addams says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Addams missing with punches from the bottom.
Iverson trying to control from half guard but Addams is working away.
Addams manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Addams is looking to stand up but Iverson isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Iverson wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Addams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Iverson is controlling him.
Iverson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Iverson feints and as Addams raises his hands in defense, Iverson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iverson working some strikes from top position.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Iverson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Addams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bradley Iverson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Addams thows a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iverson.
Iverson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Addams.
Addams looks to land a combination but Iverson avoids it well.
Iverson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Addams thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Iverson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Iverson controlling the position from side mount.
Iverson working the head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Iverson in side control, throwing shots but Addams defends.
Addams struggling a bit here.
Addams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Iverson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Iverson is looking to take a break and control but Addams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams wants to get back to his feet but Iverson drags him back down.
Addams takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Iverson controls the position.
Iverson working away.
Addams on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Iverson landing strikes.
Addams can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iverson scores with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iverson happy to just control the position for now.

Iverson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Addams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Addams takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Iverson landing strikes.
Iverson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Iverson working the head with strikes.
Addams takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Iverson working the ground and pound from side control.
Iverson scores with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Iverson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Addams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Addams is pushing Iverson's head away, looking to escape. Iverson manages to hold on to the position though.
Addams trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bradley Iverson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Addams takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Iverson wants to control but Addams is keeping him busy.
Iverson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Addams is not content to let Iverson control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Iverson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Addams is not content to let Iverson control the position.
Iverson looks up at the clock and then as Addams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Iverson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Addams keeps working.
Iverson scoring with punches and elbows.
Iverson scores with punches from side control.
Iverson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Iverson landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Addams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Iverson is pressing down on Addams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Iverson looking for a sweep. Not yet Iverson, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iverson is trying to control the position but Addams postures up.
Iverson has his hands on Addams's head, controlling the position.
Addams wants to stand but Iverson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Iverson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bradley Iverson'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.

Addams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Addams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Addams throws a series of punches but Iverson moves out of range.
Iverson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Addams is fending him off so far but Iverson persists. Nope, Addams circles away and we're back to standing.

Iverson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Addams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Iverson is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iverson is nestled in close to Addams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Iverson slips a nice elbow through Addams's hands, connecting with Addams's forehead.
Addams is looking to control Iverson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Addams avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iverson.
Iverson wants to take a breather but Addams is having none of it.
Addams is trying to stand.
Iverson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Iverson wants to control but Addams is keeping him busy.
Iverson prevents Addams from standing back up.
Iverson wants to pass the guard but Addams is defending well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Addams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Addams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iverson.
Addams lands a jab-cross combination.
Iverson avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Addams swinging wilding here.
Iverson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Addams's waist but Addams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iverson off to one side.
Iverson throws a jab when Addams was well out of range.
Iverson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Addams throws a right hand that Iverson ducks under and follows up with a left that Iverson also avoids with ease.
Igor Addams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iverson throws a right hand that Addams ducks under and follows up with a left that Addams also avoids with ease.
Addams tries to bum rush Iverson with a series of wild strikes but Iverson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Igor Addams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Igor Addams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Iverson.
Iverson misses with a double jab
and Addams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Addams is looking to wear down Iverson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Addams misses.
Iverson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Addams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Iverson fails with the takedown
letting Addams counter with a right hand.
Addams missing with a left hand there. Iverson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Addams falls off balance throwing a combination

and Iverson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Addams's guard now.

Iverson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Iverson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Addams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson is pushing down on Addams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Addams is fighting to maintain full guard but Iverson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Iverson is trying to control. Addams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Addams pushes Iverson off looking to stand but Iverson dives back in and keeps control.
Iverson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Iverson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Iverson lands strikes from half guard.
Addams is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iverson is keen to just control but Addams is a slippery customer.
Addams wants to get back to his feet.
Addams won't allow Iverson to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Bradley Iverson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Bradley Iverson's cut.
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.

Iverson closes the distance and clinches up with Addams, looking for a takedown. Iverson pushes Addams against the cage but Addams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Addams misses with a looping left.
Iverson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Igor Addams is winning the standup battle so far.
Addams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Addams throws a series of punches but Iverson moves out of range.
Iverson dodges the punch combination from Addams.
Addams throws a combination that misses

and Iverson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Iverson connects with a couple of short punches.
Iverson trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Iverson advances to half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Iverson is trying to control. Addams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Iverson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson is taking a breather. Addams says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Iverson is trying to control the action in half guard but Addams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Iverson tries to pass to full mount but Addams defends it.
Iverson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Addams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Iverson working the ground and pound effectively.
Iverson wants to control the pace but Addams is squirming around nicely.
Iverson lands a heavy elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Addams holds on for dear life.
Iverson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Iverson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Iverson lands with some strikes.
Iverson landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Addams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Iverson landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iverson trying to control but Addams is having none of it.
Iverson working the ground and pound effectively.
Iverson working Addams over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson avoids the attempt from Addams to control.
Iverson scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Iverson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Iverson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Iverson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Addams hang on?
Iverson lands with some strikes.
Addams takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Addams tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Iverson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Addams manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Iverson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Addams is trying to get back to his feet.

Iverson is trying to get an arm triangle but Addams is defending well.
Addams tries to improve position but can't.
Iverson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Iverson scoring with punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iverson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Addams is working to avoid the ground and pound but Iverson connects with a decent elbow.
Addams sneaks back into half guard.
Addams is trying to stand up here but Iverson is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Iverson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bradley Iverson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Iverson missing with a left hand there. Addams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Addams.

Iverson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Addams's guard.
Iverson throwing strikes from guard but Addams blocks nicely.
Iverson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Iverson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Addams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Addams tries to strike from the bottom.
Iverson wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
Iverson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Addams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Iverson is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Iverson misses with a takedown
and Addams counters with a nice uppercut.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson slips a jab and a cross from Addams.
A big left from Iverson misses.
Addams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Iverson gets a takedown into half guard.
Iverson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Addams is refusing to be controlled, as Iverson sits in half guard.
Addams holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Iverson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson is looking to take a break and control but Addams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams wants to control but Iverson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Iverson is nestled in close to Addams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Iverson slips a nice elbow through Addams's hands, connecting with Addams's forehead.
Iverson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Iverson lands with a punch from half guard.
Iverson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Igor Addams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iverson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Iverson working the head and body with strikes.
Iverson wants to control but Addams is keeping him busy.
Iverson is nestled in close to Addams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Iverson lands a nice short elbow.
Addams wants to get back to his feet.
Iverson wants to take a breather but Addams is having none of it.
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. Iverson connects with a nice short shot to Addams's temple.
Iverson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Iverson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Addams is looking to escape.
Iverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Addams keeps working.
Iverson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Addams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Iverson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Addams defends it well.
Iverson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Addams is looking to escape.
Iverson is nestled in close to Addams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Iverson.
Iverson working the head and body with strikes.
Iverson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Addams wants to get back to his feet.
Iverson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Iverson trying to control from half guard but Addams is working away.
Addams is in trouble now - Iverson has advanced to mount!
Iverson punishing his opponent with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Iverson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Iverson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 44:49
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 44:49
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 44:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Iverson!
Bradley Iverson is the new super heavyweight champion!