PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grizzly Copenhagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copenhagen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Faint by Linkin Park. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Ivanov
vs
Copenhagen

180 cm
24
173 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

175 cm
30
181 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksey Ivanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grizzly Copenhagen!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copenhagen tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Ivanov counters with a single leg into guard. Copenhagen didn't expect that.
Copenhagen wants to stand but Ivanov is controlling the position.
Ivanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Copenhagen managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Copenhagen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ivanov landing with the ground and pound.
Copenhagen can't keep his opponent in guard - Ivanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura but Copenhagen is defending well.
Copenhagen is trying to stand up here but Ivanov is controlling him well.
Ivanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ivanov thows a huge punch but Copenhagen dodges it nicely.
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 trying to control from half guard but Copenhagen is working away.
Copenhagen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ivanov.
Copenhagen is looking for a sweep. Ivanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Copenhagen is trying to stand.
Copenhagen is refusing to be controlled, as Ivanov sits in half guard.
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.
Copenhagen is trying to maintain the position but Ivanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Ivanov trying to control from half guard but Copenhagen is working away.
Ivanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ivanov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ivanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Ivanov is looking for a kimura here.
Copenhagen wants to get back to his feet.
Copenhagen 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 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Copenhagen is looking to escape.
Ivanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ivanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ivanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Ivanov.

Ivanov is working for a submission of some sort.
Copenhagen is trying to maintain the position but Ivanov is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov is controlling the pace.
Ivanov prevents Copenhagen from improving his position.
Ivanov is pressing down on Copenhagen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Copenhagen is holding on for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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 Copenhagen's temple.
Copenhagen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ivanov is taking a breather. Copenhagen 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Copenhagen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ivanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Ivanov is working for a kimura but Copenhagen is defending it quite comfortably.
Ivanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Copenhagen wants to control but Ivanov is keeping busy.
Copenhagen is refusing to be controlled, as Ivanov sits in half guard.
Copenhagen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ivanov.
Copenhagen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ivanov prevents Copenhagen from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ivanov stuns Copenhagen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Copenhagen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Ivanov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Copenhagen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ivanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Ivanov is looking for a kimura but Copenhagen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ivanov to get the leverage.
Copenhagen tries to get to full guard but Ivanov has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Ivanov.
Ivanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Copenhagen defending well though.
Ivanov is pressing down on Copenhagen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Copenhagen is holding on for now.

Ivanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Copenhagen sees it coming and defends easily.
Ivanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ivanov seems to be looking for submissions.
Ivanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ivanov prevents Copenhagen from improving his position.
Copenhagen wants to get back to his feet.

Copenhagen is defending against the submission attempts here by Ivanov.
Ivanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Copenhagen defending well though.

Ivanov is looking for a kimura but Copenhagen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ivanov to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Ivanov.
Ivanov controlling the action here.
Copenhagen is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ivanov is working for a kimura but Copenhagen is defending it quite comfortably.
Aleksey Ivanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ivanov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Copenhagen wants to get back to full guard.

Copenhagen kicks off Ivanov and gets to his feet.
Copenhagen tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Ivanov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ivanov is working Copenhagen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ivanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Copenhagen has wrist control.
Ivanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ivanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Copenhagen wants to stand but Ivanov is controlling the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ivanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Copenhagen keeps moving.
Ivanov won't allow Copenhagen to get back to his feet.
Ivanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Ivanov pushing down on Copenhagen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Copenhagen tries to roll over but Ivanov keeps him under control.
Copenhagen is breathing heavily.
Ivanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ivanov working Copenhagen over with strikes.
Copenhagen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ivanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copenhagen is looking to escape.
Ivanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Copenhagen pushes Ivanov off looking to stand but Ivanov dives back in and keeps control.
Ivanov winds up and cracks Copenhagen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ivanov is pressing down on Copenhagen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Copenhagen is holding on for now.
Ivanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ivanov is keen to just control but Copenhagen is a slippery customer.
Ivanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Copenhagen has hold of Ivanov's hands but Ivanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ivanov is nestled in close to Copenhagen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Copenhagen is controlling Ivanov's trapped leg to prevent Ivanov from advancing to side control.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksey Ivanov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ivanov lands with a shot to the body.
Copenhagen tries to clinch but Ivanov moves away
and Ivanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Ivanov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Copenhagen's guard.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Copenhagen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ivanov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ivanov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Copenhagen is looking to stand up but Ivanov isn't so interested in that idea.
Ivanov passes Copenhagen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ivanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ivanov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ivanov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Ivanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Copenhagen tries to lock up and control but Ivanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ivanov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Copenhagen?

Copenhagen is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Ivanov locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Copenhagen is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksey Ivanov!
Aleksey Ivanov is the new welterweight champion!