PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Lyubenov (ranked 3253 p4p, 389 weight class) and Katrina Tucker (ranked 5858 p4p, 548 weight class). Ivan Lyubenov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Katrina Tucker's chin.

Lyubenov
vs
Tucker

182 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Lyubenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Katrina Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyubenov connects with a looping right hand.
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Lyubenov to counter with a crisp jab.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Lyubenov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tucker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lyubenov connects with the punch.
Tucker shoots for a double leg takedown but Lyubenov sprawls well. He's pushed Tucker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ivan Lyubenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katrina Tucker.
Lyubenov with a hook.
Lyubenov lands a glancing blow to the side of Tucker's head.
Lyubenov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lyubenov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Lyubenov closes the distance and pushes Tucker back into the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Lyubenov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lyubenov.
Tucker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lyubenov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tucker looks winded!
Lyubenov lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov prevents Tucker from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
A hook to the body from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lyubenov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lyubenov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lyubenov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lyubenov.
Lyubenov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lyubenov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Lyubenov.

Tucker is rocked!
A body shot lands from Lyubenov.
Nice body punch from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Lyubenov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tucker is still on wobbly legs! Can Lyubenov finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyubenov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lyubenov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lyubenov pushes Tucker back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyubenov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov lands with a short shot to the head.
Lyubenov lands a left hand.
Lyubenov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Lyubenov lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lyubenov drops Tucker onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tucker is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Lyubenov pushes Tucker against the ropes. Lyubenov is working some dirty boxing. Lyubenov pushes off with a quick right hook! Tucker goes down! Tucker tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lyubenov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Lyubenov!
In his post fight interview, Ivan Lyubenov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.