PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braulio Maximilian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximilian has chosen Die Antwoord : Enter the Ninja as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Aleksander Ivanov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aleksander Ivanov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Ivanov
vs
Maximilian

182 cm
27
199 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

182 cm
25
199 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

[CBK] LEGAL HIGHS - AJFC ↑ DOUBLE 160Q *

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Aleksander Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Braulio Maximilian!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Ivanov tenderised Maximilian's leg. Maximilian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maximilian is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ivanov.
Maximilian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ivanov.
Ivanov stuffs the takedown.

Ivanov gets a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ivanov.

It looks like Braulio Maximilian has been cut.
A knee to the head by Ivanov.
Ivanov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maximilian looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximilian fails to pull guard.
Ivanov landing knees to the head.
Ivanov has Maximilian pushed against the cage.
Ivanov scores a nice knee to the body.
Ivanov cracks Maximilian with a nice body shot.
Ivanov landing knees to the head.
Ivanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ivanov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maximilian up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximilian takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Ivanov - that landed with a thud.
Ivanov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ivanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ivanov crunches a lovely knee into Maximilian's ribcage.
A short body shot lands from Ivanov as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ivanov.
Ivanov lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ivanov controlling the action here for a moment.
Ivanov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ivanov lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ivanov obliges.
Ivanov lands a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ivanov.
A short right from Ivanov.
Ivanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maximilian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ivanov.
Ivanov scores a nice knee to the body.
Ivanov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maximilian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
A knee to the head by Ivanov.
Ivanov scores with a knee to the head.
Ivanov stalling.
Ivanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Ivanov.
Ivanov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maximilian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Ivanov.
Maximilian takes a shot to the head.
Maximilian letting Ivanov take a breather here.
Ivanov cracks Maximilian with a nice body shot.
Ivanov crunches a lovely knee into Maximilian's ribcage.
Maximilian takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ivanov crunches a lovely knee into Maximilian's ribcage.
Ivanov scores with a hook to the body.
Ivanov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksander Ivanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Braulio Maximilian's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ivanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ivanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ivanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Maximilian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No luck for Maximilian with that takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ivanov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ivanov.
Ivanov lands with a nice combination. Maximilian backs away looking to recover.
Ivanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maximilian can do to turn this around?
Maximilian shoots in looking for a takedown but Ivanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maximilian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aleksander Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Braulio Maximilian.
Ivanov cracks Maximilian with an open hand slap.
Ivanov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maximilian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ivanov scores with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximilian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ivanov.
Maximilian is breathing heavily.
Ivanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maximilian. That did some damage!
Ivanov lands a high kick!
Ivanov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ivanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maximilian. That did some damage!
Maximilian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ivanov throws a leg kick which misses Maximilian's front leg but catches the back leg as Maximilian tries to avoid it.
Aleksander Ivanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ivanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Ivanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Ivanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aleksander Ivanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivanov works Maximilian's body with a nice hook.
Ivanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Ivanov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maximilian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Ivanov finds it's target.
Good leg kick by Ivanov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov scores with a hook to the body. Maximilian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ivanov lands a head kick. Maximilian smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ivanov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maximilian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot by Ivanov.
Ivanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ivanov.
Maximilian is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ivanov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Maximilian.
Ivanov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ivanov.
Maximilian shoots in looking for a takedown. Ivanov tries to sprawl out of it but Maximilian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ivanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ivanov.
Ivanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ivanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maximilian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ivanov forces Maximilian back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Ivanov.
Ivanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ivanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ivanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maximilian or not.
Ivanov lands a good knee to the midsection. Maximilian won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov avoiding damage.
Ivanov lands a nice uppercut.
Ivanov lands a left hand.
Ivanov works on Maximilian's body with a couple of short punches.
Maximilian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ivanov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That has opened up Braulio Maximilian's cut even more.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maximilian up against the cage.
Ivanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maximilian.
Ivanov scores with a shot to the side of Maximilian's head.
Ivanov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maximilian up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ivanov.
Ivanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maximilian takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ivanov pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksander Ivanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Braulio Maximilian's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ivanov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ivanov lands the left hand.
Ivanov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ivanov lands a nice looking body kick.

Ivanov has closed the distance and engaged Maximilian in a clinch.
Ivanov digs a right hand into Maximilian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maximilian's gas tank.
Maximilian takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ivanov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maximilian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Nice body punch from Ivanov - that landed with a thud.
Maximilian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ivanov scores a nice knee to the body.
Ivanov works on Maximilian's body with a couple of short punches.
Ivanov lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Ivanov.
Nice body punch from Ivanov - that landed with a thud.
Ivanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ivanov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maximilian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ivanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Ivanov pushes Maximilian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivanov cracks Maximilian with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximilian takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ivanov working Maximilian over with knees to the body.
Ivanov gets through Maximilian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ivanov pushes Maximilian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Ivanov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov lands a knee to the body.
Ivanov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maximilian's face.
Ivanov lands a nice knee to the body.
Ivanov crunches a lovely knee into Maximilian's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ivanov obliges.
Ivanov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ivanov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Ivanov.
Ivanov scores with a hook to the body.
Ivanov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maximilian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ivanov effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maximilian backwards.
Ivanov lands a nice uppercut.
Ivanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Ivanov - that landed with a thud.
Maximilian being controlled against the cage.
Ivanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ivanov is pushing Maximilian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aleksander Ivanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aleksander Ivanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maximilian takes a shot to the head.
Ivanov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

The cut above Braulio Maximilian's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ivanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanov leaning against his opponent.
Ivanov digs a right hand underneath Maximilian's ribcage. Maximilian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Ivanov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Ivanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ivanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Ivanov!
After the fight, Aleksander Ivanov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.