PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaphod Beeblebrox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beeblebrox has chosen Unearth - One Step Away as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Ivanov
vs
Beeblebrox

180 cm
20
173 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
179 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Resistance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksey Ivanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zaphod Beeblebrox!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beeblebrox throws out a powerful jab.
Beeblebrox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beeblebrox looks to land a combination. Ivanov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Beeblebrox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ivanov has a takedown stuffed.
Beeblebrox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaphod Beeblebrox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ivanov.
Beeblebrox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ivanov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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 working the ground and pound but Beeblebrox is defending the strikes.
Ivanov lands an elbow.
Beeblebrox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ivanov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Ivanov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beeblebrox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ivanov trying to control the action but Beeblebrox is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Beeblebrox gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beeblebrox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beeblebrox is refusing to be controlled, as Ivanov sits in half guard.

Ivanov is looking for a kimura here.
Beeblebrox is trying to maintain the position but Ivanov is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ivanov is looking to advance position but Beeblebrox won't allow it.
Ivanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beeblebrox defending well though.
Ivanov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beeblebrox knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Beeblebrox throws a body punch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov shoots in but Beeblebrox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beeblebrox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beeblebrox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beeblebrox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ivanov's sensitive parts.
Ivanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beeblebrox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beeblebrox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beeblebrox stuffs the takedown attempt from Ivanov. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksey Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beeblebrox.
A swing and a miss from Beeblebrox.
Zaphod Beeblebrox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beeblebrox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ivanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Ivanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beeblebrox.
Beeblebrox just misses with a punch to the body.
Beeblebrox throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanov's shoulder, as Ivanov tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beeblebrox throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Beeblebrox.
Ivanov tries to clinch up but Beeblebrox circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beeblebrox misses with a hook. Ivanov ducked under it nicely.
Ivanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanov ducks right into an uppercut from Beeblebrox.
Beeblebrox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivanov.
Ivanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Beeblebrox sprawls well. He's pushed Ivanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beeblebrox misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ivanov is stalling here.
Ivanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Beeblebrox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beeblebrox throws a head punch that misses.
Beeblebrox prevents the takedown attempt.
Ivanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beeblebrox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ivanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beeblebrox prevents it.
Beeblebrox lands a hook that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Beeblebrox won't allow it.
Beeblebrox misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zaphod Beeblebrox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ivanov slips a jab and a cross from Beeblebrox.
Beeblebrox throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Beeblebrox circles away.

Ivanov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Beeblebrox did well to prevent Ivanov getting side control.
Beeblebrox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ivanov.
Ivanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ivanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura but Beeblebrox is defending well.
Ivanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beeblebrox works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ivanov won't allow Beeblebrox to sweep him here.
Beeblebrox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ivanov manages to get himself to full guard.
Ivanov can't keep his opponent in guard - Beeblebrox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beeblebrox passes to full mount!
Beeblebrox tries to control but Ivanov wriggling away.
Ivanov tries to hold on but Beeblebrox postures up.
Ivanov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ivanov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Beeblebrox avoids the attempt from Ivanov to control.
Ivanov is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeblebrox with the ground and pound from mount.
Beeblebrox with good strikes from the mount here!
Beeblebrox throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Beeblebrox with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov is working to get back to half guard.
Ivanov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Beeblebrox tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ivanov taking shots to the head.
Beeblebrox looking to finish with strikes here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beeblebrox landing strikes from the mount and Ivanov is in trouble!
Ivanov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zaphod Beeblebrox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ivanov working to try and regain half guard.
Beeblebrox lands a heavy elbow.
Beeblebrox thowing shots but they're missing.
Beeblebrox scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ivanov?
Beeblebrox postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ivanov looks a forlorn figure.
Beeblebrox working the ground and pound effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beeblebrox putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ivanov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Beeblebrox throwing shots but Ivanov is blocking nicely.
Beeblebrox wants to control but Ivanov is keeping him busy.
Beeblebrox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ivanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beeblebrox.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov wants to control but Beeblebrox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Beeblebrox wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is defending well.
Ivanov wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zaphod Beeblebrox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Beeblebrox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ivanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beeblebrox.
Beeblebrox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Beeblebrox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Beeblebrox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ivanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beeblebrox.
Beeblebrox misses with a body shot.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beeblebrox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ivanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beeblebrox.
Beeblebrox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beeblebrox moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ivanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beeblebrox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beeblebrox.
A jab from Beeblebrox misses.
Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Ivanov blocks the low kick.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Beeblebrox shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksey Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Beeblebrox.
Beeblebrox throws the left hand but Ivanov avoids the punch easily.
Beeblebrox misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beeblebrox circles away.
Beeblebrox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanov moves away.
Beeblebrox throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanov dives in and grabs Beeblebrox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beeblebrox pushes down on Ivanov's head and hops out.
Beeblebrox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ivanov's sensitive parts.
Some wild striking there from Beeblebrox.
Ivanov dives in and grabs Beeblebrox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beeblebrox pushes down on Ivanov's head and hops out.
Beeblebrox throws a right hand that Ivanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivanov also avoids with ease.
Beeblebrox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanov.
Beeblebrox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beeblebrox throws a hook to the side of Ivanov's head but Ivanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beeblebrox swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivanov.
Ivanov misses with a body shot
and Beeblebrox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beeblebrox lands a glancing blow to the side of Ivanov's head.
Beeblebrox missing with a left hand there. Ivanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ivanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beeblebrox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Beeblebrox misses.
Ivanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Beeblebrox.
Beeblebrox misses with a looping left.
Ivanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beeblebrox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Beeblebrox. That snapped Ivanov's head back.
Ivanov moves in looking to clinch but Beeblebrox pushes him off.
Beeblebrox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ivanov counters with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Beeblebrox circles away easily
and Beeblebrox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivanov fails with the takedown
and Beeblebrox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beeblebrox misses with a hook.
Ivanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beeblebrox misses with a hook. Ivanov ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Beeblebrox lands.
Beeblebrox missing with a left hand there. Ivanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Beeblebrox counters with a stiff right hand.
Beeblebrox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanov.
Ivanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beeblebrox counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Beeblebrox throws a hook to the side of Ivanov's head but Ivanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Beeblebrox misses.
Ivanov misses with a takedown
and Beeblebrox counters with a left and a right that stings Ivanov.
Beeblebrox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Ivanov is rocked!
Beeblebrox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beeblebrox misses with a looping right.
Beeblebrox throws a shot to the body.
Ivanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Beeblebrox missing with a left hand there. Ivanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beeblebrox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beeblebrox throws a hook to the side of Ivanov's head but Ivanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beeblebrox scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beeblebrox throws out a loose jab but Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Beeblebrox circles away easily
and Beeblebrox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ivanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ivanov ducks under a wild hook from Beeblebrox.
Ivanov slips a straight right by Beeblebrox.
Beeblebrox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A combination from Beeblebrox does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Beeblebrox.
Ivanov shoots and misses
and Beeblebrox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksey Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beeblebrox looks to land a right hand but Ivanov moved out of range.
Beeblebrox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ivanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ivanov is looking to wear down Beeblebrox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ivanov misses with a shot to the body
and Beeblebrox counters with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeblebrox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Beeblebrox.
Beeblebrox thows a body shot but no joy.
Beeblebrox misses with an uppercut.
Ivanov moves out of range as Beeblebrox strikes.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Beeblebrox circles away easily
and Beeblebrox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beeblebrox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanov.
Beeblebrox looks to throw the jab but Ivanov is out of range.
Beeblebrox missing with a left hand there. Ivanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beeblebrox missing with a left hand there. Ivanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beeblebrox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov blocks a jab.
Beeblebrox misses with a straight right.
Ivanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beeblebrox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaphod Beeblebrox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Beeblebrox coming out on top.
Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beeblebrox.
Beeblebrox with a hook.
Ivanov avoids the body shot from Beeblebrox.
Ivanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ivanov is defended easily by Beeblebrox.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov slips a jab and a cross from Beeblebrox.
Beeblebrox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ivanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beeblebrox circles away.
Beeblebrox misses with a wild combination.
Ivanov misses with a takedown
and Beeblebrox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beeblebrox misses with a jab to the body

and Ivanov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Beeblebrox's guard now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beeblebrox wants to improve his position but instead Ivanov has moved into half guard.
Ivanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beeblebrox keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zaphod Beeblebrox dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ivanov misses with a body shot.
Ivanov ducks under a wild hook from Beeblebrox.
A swing and a miss from Beeblebrox.
Ivanov has his takedown stuffed
and Beeblebrox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Beeblebrox misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Ivanov blocks the low kick.
Beeblebrox throws a quick inside leg kick.

Ivanov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Beeblebrox throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Beeblebrox wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Beeblebrox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beeblebrox working a defensive guard here.

Ivanov has gone for a leg lock! Beeblebrox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ivanov's guard.
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.
Beeblebrox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beeblebrox trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Beeblebrox passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ivanov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeblebrox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beeblebrox postures up in Ivanov's guard and throws a big left but Ivanov blocks it.
Ivanov being controlled here, momentarily.
Beeblebrox working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aleksey Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beeblebrox with a nice head shot there.
Beeblebrox throwing strikes from guard but Ivanov blocks nicely.
Beeblebrox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ivanov has his foot on Beeblebrox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beeblebrox works his way back into a safe position though.
Beeblebrox lands a couple of elbows.
Ivanov trying to control the position.
Beeblebrox throwing strikes from guard but Ivanov blocks nicely.
Beeblebrox throwing strikes from guard but Ivanov blocks nicely.
Ivanov trying to strike off his back.
Beeblebrox wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is keeping the position.
Beeblebrox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Ivanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beeblebrox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beeblebrox is in close to Ivanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zaphod Beeblebrox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beeblebrox with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ivanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beeblebrox manages to get himself to full guard.

Ivanov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beeblebrox dives on top into guard.
Ivanov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

And that's the end of the fight!
Zaphod Beeblebrox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beeblebrox has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaphod Beeblebrox!
Zaphod Beeblebrox is the new welterweight champion!