PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Tepes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov comes to the cage accompanied by Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tepes's choice of entrance music: uncle otis- the game. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Ivanov
vs
Tepes

201 cm
30
275 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

185 cm
25
277 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksander Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlad Tepes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ivanov checks a leg kick.
Tepes avoids the body shot from Ivanov.
Ivanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tepes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ivanov throws out the jab.
Tepes avoids the body shot from Ivanov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tepes.
Tepes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes.
Ivanov misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tepes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivanov shoots for a takedown but Tepes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ivanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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 pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tepes back to the cage. Ivanov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ivanov misses with a hook
and Tepes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ivanov misses with an uppercut. Tepes saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov with a nice cross.
Tepes misses with a two punch combination.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Tepes moves away from the strike by Ivanov.
Vlad Tepes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tepes slips under a jab.
Tepes ducks under a wild hook from Ivanov.
A slow jab from Ivanov misses its intended target.
Aleksander Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tepes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ivanov.
Tepes throws a series of strikes that have Ivanov backpedaling.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Ivanov moved away.
Tepes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tepes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Ivanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ivanov cracks Tepes with a good jab.
A punch combination from Ivanov misses.
Tepes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanov dives in and grabs Tepes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tepes pushes down on Ivanov's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tepes, right into the meat.
Tepes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Ivanov blocks the low kick.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Ivanov moved away.
Tepes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ivanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ivanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tepes connects with an inside leg kick.
Ivanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes tries to clinch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov misses with a wild combination.
Ivanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Ivanov gets tackled into the cage by Tepes. Tepes maintains the clinch.
Ivanov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ivanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivanov tries to work over Tepes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivanov avoiding damage as Tepes throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Ivanov.
Tepes trying to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Tepes.
Tepes tries to land knees in the clinch but Ivanov avoids the damage to the body.
Tepes misses with an elbow over the top.
Tepes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ivanov is defending well for now.
Ivanov lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ivanov lands with a left to the head.
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!
Tepes looking to slow down the pace here.

Ivanov manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tepes.
Ivanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Tepes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ivanov throws a looping overhand right but Tepes ducks down to avoid it.
Ivanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Tepes moves into range and clinches up with Ivanov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tepes looking to slow down the pace here.
Tepes trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ivanov lunges at Tepes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tepes's hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes.
Ivanov swings widly with a right hand
letting Tepes counter with a right hand.
Vlad Tepes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tepes connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Tepes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ivanov throws a right hand that misses
and Tepes counters with a good low kick that Ivanov was not able to check.
Tepes lands a lovely overhand right.
Tepes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ivanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Tepes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tepes doesn't manage to clinch there - Ivanov circles away.
Tepes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good work by Ivanov as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tepes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ivanov's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes.
Tepes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Tepes.
Tepes is looking to chop away at Ivanov's legs.
Ivanov misses with a straight right.
Ivanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tepes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ivanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tepes.
Ivanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tepes pinned against the cage. Tepes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Ivanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tepes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ivanov is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tepes.

It looks like Aleksander Ivanov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ivanov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ivanov misses with a looping left.
Tepes staying out of range there.
Tepes scoring well with a low kick there.
Tepes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ivanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tepes can pounce on him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tepes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ivanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ivanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ivanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vlad Tepes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tepes tries to clinch there but Ivanov circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes.
Ivanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Tepes sprawls well. He's pushed Ivanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tepes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tepes misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tepes rushes Ivanov and presses him up against the cage.
Tepes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ivanov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes lands with a right to the head.
Tepes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tepes with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tepes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tepes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ivanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tepes tries to land knees in the clinch but Ivanov avoids the damage to the body.
Tepes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ivanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivanov.
Ivanov has Tepes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tepes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ivanov misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes looking to throw knees to the head but Ivanov is blocking nicely.
Tepes scores a nice knee to the body.
Tepes trying to land knees to the body.
Tepes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ivanov avoids it.
Ivanov prevents a body shot from Tepes.
Tepes tries to land a knee to the head but Ivanov blocks with his arms.
Ivanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tepes stalling in the clinch but Ivanov improves position.
Tepes landing knees to the head.
Ivanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tepes controls his hands.
Ivanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tepes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ivanov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ivanov.
Ivanov tries to throw a body punch but Tepes avoids it by throwing Ivanov back against the cage.
Ivanov avoiding damage as Tepes throws knees to the body.
Ivanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Ivanov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Tepes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ivanov, as that shot connected.
Ivanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Ivanov looking to score a takedown here. Tepes is defending well but Ivanov drives through and ends up in Tepes's guard.
Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov slips nicely into half guard.

Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tepes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ivanov trying to control the action but Tepes is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tepes makes his way to full guard, as Ivanov worked for a kimura.
Ivanov looking to sit in guard and control but Tepes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tepes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ivanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanov is really struggling to control Tepes but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Ivanov working for a triangle but Tepes defends it easily.
Aleksander Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tepes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ivanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ivanov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ivanov is working hard here to advance position.

Ivanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tepes defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tepes thows a big elbow that misses.

Ivanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tepes defends it easily.
Tepes throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov keeping full guard, as Tepes tries to pass.
Tepes wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.

Ivanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Ivanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tepes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ivanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tepes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov has his hands on Tepes's head, controlling the position.
Tepes throwing strikes from guard but Ivanov blocks nicely.

Ivanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Ivanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ivanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tepes defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tepes wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Ivanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tepes 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes!