PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jirka Fukala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukala is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Baby Bash featuring T-Pain. Aleksey Ivanov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Ivanov
vs
Fukala

180 cm
29
173 lbs
19 - 7 - 1

185 cm
31
182 lbs
19 - 13 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksey Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jirka Fukala!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukala throws a series of punches but Ivanov moves out of range.
Fukala throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Fukala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ivanov throws a sloppy head kick and Fukala moves out of range easily.
Fukala 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.
Fukala scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fukala scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fukala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fukala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanov manages to avoid it.
Fukala looks to land a right hand but Ivanov moved out of range.
Jirka Fukala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukala connects with a nice looking jab.
Fukala throws a poor cross that misses
and Fukala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice sprawl there from Ivanov as Fukala shoots in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukala displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov jabs at Fukala's body.
Ivanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fukala's hands.
Fukala swings for the body but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov scores with a nice head shot.

Ivanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ivanov lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fukala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanov postures up in Fukala's guard and throws a big left but Fukala blocks it.
Fukala wants to sweep but no luck.
Fukala keeping full guard, as Ivanov tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov throwing strikes from guard but Fukala blocks nicely.
Fukala pulls Ivanov in close to prevent any damage.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Fukala keeps moving.
Fukala is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jirka Fukala wasn't active enough on the ground.

Fukala is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ivanov's half guard.
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 is trying to get back to full guard.
Ivanov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fukala's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fukala's back!

Fukala fending off the submission attempt from Ivanov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukala is in bad spot here.
Ivanov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Ivanov trying to control.
The referee is taking a good look at Fukala as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Ivanov!

Fukala defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fukala trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ivanov throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Fukala is trying to break free.
Fukala covers up after that shot from Ivanov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Fukala rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ivanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ivanov throwing shots but Fukala is blocking nicely.
Fukala trying to hold on to Ivanov's head to control him but Ivanov postures up.
Fukala is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ivanov is staying active.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov moves into full mount! Fukala won't be happy about that!
Ivanov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fukala can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksey Ivanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Good exchange - Ivanov coming out on top.
Fukala connects with a body shot.
Fukala misses with a double jab
and Ivanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Ivanov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fukala tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ivanov is in Fukala's guard.
Fukala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fukala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fukala's head.
Fukala is looking to stand up but Ivanov isn't so interested in that idea.
Ivanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Fukala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ivanov defends it easily.
Ivanov won't allow Fukala to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fukala keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov throwing strikes but missing.
Fukala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivanov passes Fukala's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ivanov is looking to take a break and control but Fukala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ivanov working the head and body with strikes.
Fukala trying to control from the bottom.
Ivanov wants to take a breather but Fukala is having none of it.
Fukala wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ivanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fukala defends it well.
Ivanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ivanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Fukala actively working from the bottom here.
Ivanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fukala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fukala's head.
Aleksey Ivanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ivanov with a momentary lay and pray from 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.
Ivanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ivanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fukala is holding on to half guard well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ivanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fukala sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ivanov in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ivanov lands a nice short elbow.

Ivanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fukala is looking for a sweep. Ivanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Fukala's temple.
Fukala moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fukala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is pushing down on Fukala's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fukala is fighting to maintain full guard but Ivanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ivanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fukala defending well though.
Ivanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fukala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fukala wants to get back to full guard but Ivanov has passed into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukala taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ivanov is looking to take a break and control but Fukala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fukala is trying to control Ivanov's posture but Ivanov avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksey Ivanov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Fukala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fukala misses with a hook. Ivanov ducked under it nicely.
Ivanov staying out of range there.
Fukala misses with a looping right.
Fukala misses with a looping left.

Ivanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ivanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fukala is pulling down on Ivanov's head to control his posture.
Ivanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fukala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fukala is pulling down on Ivanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Ivanov, at least for the moment.
Ivanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ivanov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ivanov controlling the position.

Ivanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fukala is aware though and is defending well.
Ivanov looking to control.
Fukala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fukala wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is keeping the position.
Fukala wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Ivanov is trying to keep Fukala in close.

Ivanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukala won't allow Ivanov to sweep him here.
Ivanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fukala's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ivanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Fukala is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fukala has momentary wrist control but Ivanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fukala is keeping the position for now.
Fukala controlling Ivanov's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ivanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Fukala keeps moving.

Ivanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fukala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ivanov has managed to get both his arms back between Fukala's legs - danger averted.
Jirka Fukala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fukala is trying to keep Ivanov in close.

Fukala scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Ivanov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ivanov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Aleksey Ivanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov controlling the position easily from mount.
Ivanov unloading with bombs!
Fukala wants to hold on but Ivanov pushes him away.
Ivanov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukala is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ivanov raining down hammerfists from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fukala's face.

Ivanov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fukala turns into him and now he's in Ivanov's guard.
Ivanov wants to sweep here but Fukala controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksey Ivanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ivanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksey Ivanov!
A victorious Aleksey Ivanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.