PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Stevanikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Andonaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernando Andonaire will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Stevanikov
vs
Andonaire

180 cm
20
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Stevanikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fernando Andonaire!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevanikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andonaire.

Stevanikov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Andonaire was covering up waiting for the punch and Stevanikov finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Stevanikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andonaire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevanikov has managed to get both his arms back between Andonaire's legs - danger averted.

Andonaire looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Stevanikov is defending well. Andonaire quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Stevanikov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Andonaire celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fernando Andonaire!