PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Ore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ore
vs
Vovchanchyn

225 cm
20
284 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

173 cm
27
238 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mathew Ore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ore tries to clinch but Vovchanchyn is having none of it.
Nice body punch from Vovchanchyn.
Ore walks into a left hand.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab but it's blocked by Ore.
Ore really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vovchanchyn cracks a nice hook into Ore's ribs.
Vovchanchyn lands with a shot to the body.
Ore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vovchanchyn jabs Ore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A left and a right from Vovchanchyn both land. Nice combination.
Vovchanchyn lands a jab to Ore's midsection.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vovchanchyn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good exchange - Vovchanchyn coming out on top.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vovchanchyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ore takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Igor Vovchanchyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vovchanchyn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ore somewhat.
Vovchanchyn lands a nice looking body shot.
Vovchanchyn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ore rather than just go for the knockout.
Vovchanchyn with a hook.
Vovchanchyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn blocks a leg kick.
Vovchanchyn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ore.
Ore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vovchanchyn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Vovchanchyn misses its intended target.
Ore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ore misses with a two punch combination.
Vovchanchyn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ore lands a head kick. Vovchanchyn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vovchanchyn scores with the left hand. Ore knows he should have avoided that one.
Vovchanchyn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ore's hands.
Vovchanchyn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ore doesn't seem bothered though.
Good standup being displayed there by Vovchanchyn as he connects with a hook.
Vovchanchyn scores with the left hand. Ore knows he should have avoided that one.
Vovchanchyn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vovchanchyn.
Ore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn scores with a jab to the head.
A cross from Vovchanchyn lands.
Ore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vovchanchyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ore tries to clinch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn throws a right hand that Ore ducks under and follows up with a left that Ore also avoids with ease.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vovchanchyn cracks Ore with an open hand slap.
Ore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ore tries to clinch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Good shot there by Vovchanchyn.
Nice body punch from Vovchanchyn.
Ore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vovchanchyn lands a nice shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn thuds his right hand into Ore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vovchanchyn lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vovchanchyn lands a nice shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn jabs Ore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vovchanchyn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ore. Ore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice body punch from Vovchanchyn.
Ore takes one to the chin there.
Vovchanchyn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vovchanchyn, as that shot connected.
Vovchanchyn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vovchanchyn jabs Ore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ore does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ore takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ore tries to close the distance and clinch but Vovchanchyn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ore tries to clinch there but Vovchanchyn circles away.
Ore ducks right into an uppercut from Vovchanchyn.
Jab, jab by Vovchanchyn - just one landing.
Ore ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
Ore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ore there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vovchanchyn lands a slapping body shot.
Vovchanchyn swings for the body but Ore moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn scores with a shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn defending well as Ore loads up on a big left hand.
Ore wants to clinch but Vovchanchyn slips to the side
and Vovchanchyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vovchanchyn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ore doesn't seem bothered though.
Horrible takedown by Ore or perhaps it was just good defense by Vovchanchyn which made him look bad.
Vovchanchyn catches Ore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vovchanchyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Vovchanchyn. Beautiful body shot.
Vovchanchyn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab from Vovchanchyn.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vovchanchyn. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vovchanchyn avoids the head kick by Ore.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vovchanchyn.
Ore walks into a jab.
Vovchanchyn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vovchanchyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vovchanchyn 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.
Ore tries to clinch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vovchanchyn digs a good hook to Ore's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Vovchanchyn.

Ore has Vovchanchyn up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Vovchanchyn.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vovchanchyn pushes Ore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vovchanchyn lands a nice shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Vovchanchyn.
A right handed body shot lands from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Vovchanchyn scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn tries to work over Ore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vovchanchyn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vovchanchyn digs a right hand into Ore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ore's gas tank.
Vovchanchyn tries to work over Ore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn digs a right hand into Ore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ore's gas tank.
Vovchanchyn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ore or not.
Vovchanchyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vovchanchyn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vovchanchyn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vovchanchyn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vovchanchyn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body punch.
Vovchanchyn is working Ore over against the cage.
Vovchanchyn pushes Ore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ore backwards.
A hook to the body from Vovchanchyn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Ore controls his hands.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vovchanchyn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ore or not.
Ore takes a shot to the head.
Vovchanchyn tries a body shot but Ore blocks it.
Vovchanchyn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vovchanchyn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ore or not.
Vovchanchyn can't find room to land a body shot as Ore controls the action.
Vovchanchyn misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Vovchanchyn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Vovchanchyn lands with a cross.
Vovchanchyn lands with a straight right. Ore didn't see that one coming.
Mathew Ore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vovchanchyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ore throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn lands a slapping body shot.
Vovchanchyn punishes Ore's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Vovchanchyn finds it's way through Ore's defenses.
Vovchanchyn scores with a shot to the body.
Ore just misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vovchanchyn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vovchanchyn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ore somewhat.
Vovchanchyn scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vovchanchyn lands with an overhand left.
Vovchanchyn lunges at Ore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ore's hand.
Ore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vovchanchyn connects with a body shot that sends Ore's belly button to the back.
Vovchanchyn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ore tries to clinch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Ore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left and a right from Vovchanchyn both land. Nice combination.
Ore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vovchanchyn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vovchanchyn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab, jab by Vovchanchyn - just one landing.
Ore walks into a straight right hand from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn lands with a good body shot.
Vovchanchyn connects with a body shot.
Vovchanchyn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vovchanchyn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vovchanchyn lands a head shot.
Ore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vovchanchyn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ore walks into a straight right hand from Vovchanchyn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Vovchanchyn coming out on top.
Vovchanchyn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vovchanchyn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vovchanchyn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vovchanchyn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vovchanchyn wants it to stay on the feet.
Vovchanchyn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vovchanchyn lands with a nice body punch.
Vovchanchyn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vovchanchyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vovchanchyn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ore at a distance.
Mathew Ore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ore fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Ore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vovchanchyn lands a two punch combo.
Vovchanchyn scores with a hook to the body. Ore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vovchanchyn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ore on the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn jabs Ore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vovchanchyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vovchanchyn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vovchanchyn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vovchanchyn blocks a head kick by Ore.
Vovchanchyn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ore's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Vovchanchyn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vovchanchyn 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Vovchanchyn!