PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Foreman
vs
Ivanov

188 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

208 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Aaron Foreman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolay Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Foreman to counter with a crisp jab.
Nikolay Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foreman lands with a right hand.
Ivanov wants to clinch but Foreman slips to the side
and Ivanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivanov wants to clinch but Foreman slips to the side
and Foreman counters with a left to the body.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Foreman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ivanov wants to clinch
and Foreman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ivanov looks gassed!
Foreman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ivanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Foreman counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivanov tries to clinch up
and Foreman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Foreman digs a good body shot into Ivanov's ribs.
Ivanov tries to clinch up
and Foreman counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Foreman.
Foreman is looking to wear down Ivanov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ivanov takes one to the side of the head.
Ivanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ivanov blocks a head kick by Foreman.
Ivanov wants to clinch
and Foreman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aaron Foreman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foreman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ivanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Foreman to counter with a crisp jab.

Ivanov gets tackled into the cage by Foreman. Foreman maintains the clinch.
Foreman taking a breather.
Foreman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Foreman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Foreman lands a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Foreman.
Foreman lands a body shot.
Foreman lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Foreman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Foreman.
Stalling in the clinch from Foreman.
A shot in the inside from Foreman.
Foreman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Foreman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Foreman on the inside.
Foreman gets through Ivanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Foreman.
Foreman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivanovs head.
Foreman avoiding damage.
Ivanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Foreman won't allow it.
Foreman has Ivanov pressed against the cage.
Foreman pushes Ivanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Foreman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Foreman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ivanov or not.
Good body shot from Foreman.
Foreman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ivanov throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Foreman.
A bit of stalling here from Foreman.
Foreman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov jumps guard but Foreman stands there with Ivanov around his waist. Ivanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Foreman leaning against his opponent.
Foreman keeps control of Ivanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foreman lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Foreman.
Foreman scores with a shot to the side of Ivanov's head.
Foreman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Foreman.
Foreman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Foreman cracks Ivanov with a nice body shot.
Foreman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Foreman is working Ivanov over against the cage.
Foreman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Foreman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ivanov up against the cage.
Foreman scores with a shoulder strike.
Foreman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivanovs head.
Good body shot from Foreman.
Nice body punch from Foreman.
A right hand to the body from Foreman.
Foreman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Foreman.
Foreman pushes Ivanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Foreman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Foreman.
Foreman pushes Ivanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foreman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Foreman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Foreman digs a right hand underneath Ivanov's ribcage. Ivanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Foreman scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Foreman.
Foreman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ivanov or not.
Foreman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Foreman won't allow it.
Aaron Foreman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Ivanov.
A right hand to the body from Foreman.
Foreman pushes Ivanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Foreman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Foreman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Foreman won't allow it.
Foreman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
A hook to the body from Foreman.
Foreman pushes Ivanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Foreman.
Foreman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foreman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Foreman.
A right handed body shot lands from Foreman.
A short uppercut from Foreman.
A right hook to the body lands for Foreman.
Foreman scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Foreman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Ivanov's cut.
That's time! Foreman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ivanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Foreman moves away
and Foreman counters with a right hand to the body.
Ivanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Foreman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Foreman lands a nice shot to the body.
Foreman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Foreman.
Foreman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Foreman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Foreman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Foreman.
Foreman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Foreman.
Foreman scores with a shot to the side of Ivanov's head.
Foreman avoiding damage.
Foreman lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Foreman.
Foreman lands a hook that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman prevents a body shot from Ivanov.
Foreman lands with a left to the head.
Foreman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Foreman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ivanov can do to turn this around?
Foreman digs a right hand underneath Ivanov's ribcage. Ivanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Foreman.
Foreman lands an uppercut.
Ivanov takes a shot to the head.
Foreman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Foreman is leaning against Ivanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Foreman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Nice body punch from Foreman.
Foreman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Foreman has Ivanov pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Foreman.
Ivanov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Foreman lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Foreman.
A short body shot lands from Foreman as the two fighters clinch.
Foreman looking to stall.
Foreman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Foreman taking a breather.
Foreman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Foreman.
Nice body punch from Foreman - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman cracks Ivanov with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Foreman - that landed with a thud.
Foreman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Foreman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Foreman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Foreman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Foreman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Foreman as the two fighters clinch.
Aaron Foreman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Foreman on the inside.
Foreman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Foreman.
Foreman pushes Ivanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Foreman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Foreman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Foreman digs a right hand underneath Ivanov's ribcage. Ivanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Foreman is leaning against Ivanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Foreman digs a right hand into Ivanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ivanov's gas tank.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Foreman can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Foreman taking a breather.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Foreman holds him up against the cage and eventually Ivanov drops back down to his feet.
Ivanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Foreman prevents it.
Aaron Foreman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Ivanov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Foreman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ivanov being controlled against the cage.
Ivanov jumps guard but Foreman stands there with Ivanov around his waist. Ivanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Foreman.
Foreman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Foreman lands a nice shot to the body.
Foreman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Foreman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Foreman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Foreman scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Foreman.
Foreman lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Foreman.
Ivanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Foreman pushes Ivanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Foreman lands a left hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Foreman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Foreman is looking to control Ivanov's arms but Ivanov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Foreman has his back to the cage.
Foreman scores with a hook to the body.
Foreman tries to work over Ivanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Foreman is looking to control Ivanov's arms but Ivanov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Foreman has his back to the cage.
Foreman prevents the takedown attempt.
Foreman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Foreman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Foreman lands with a left to the head.
Foreman scores with a shoulder strike.
Foreman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ivanov cracks Foreman with a nice body shot.
Foreman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Foreman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Foreman lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Foreman.
Foreman lands a right hand.
Ivanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Foreman has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Foreman.
Ivanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Foreman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Foreman gets underhooks to prevent Ivanov's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Foreman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Ivanov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ivanov looks to clinch

and Foreman counters by clinching up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Foreman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Foreman manages to get underhooks.
Foreman lands a body shot.
Foreman stalling against the cage.
Foreman digs a right hand into Ivanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ivanov's gas tank.
Foreman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ivanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Foreman scores with a hook to the body.
Foreman works on Ivanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Ivanov misses with some punches.
Foreman presses Ivanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Foreman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Foreman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Foreman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Foreman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Foreman.
Foreman digs a right hand underneath Ivanov's ribcage. Ivanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Foreman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Foreman.
Foreman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Foreman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Foreman lands a right hand.
Foreman scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Foreman won't allow it.
Foreman looking to stall.
Foreman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivanovs head.
Foreman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ivanov up against the cage.
Foreman lands a body shot.
Foreman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ivanov or not.
A short uppercut from Foreman.
A short left from Foreman.
Foreman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Foreman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Ivanov jumps guard but Foreman stands there with Ivanov around his waist. Ivanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ivanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Foreman smiles and moves away.
Aaron Foreman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Ivanov.
A head kick by Ivanov misses
and Foreman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Foreman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Foreman as he connects with a hook.
Foreman throws a combination. Ivanov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ivanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman throws a shot to the body.
Ivanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ivanov misses with a combination
and Foreman counters with a left and a right that stings Ivanov.

Foreman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Foreman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ivanov tries a knee to the head but Foreman blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Foreman.
Foreman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ivanov or not.
Foreman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Foreman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Foreman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Foreman.
Foreman digs a right hand into Ivanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ivanov's gas tank.
Foreman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ivanov.
Foreman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ivanov or not.
Foreman lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Foreman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ivanov's efforts to push away.
Foreman pushes Ivanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Foreman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Foreman digs a right hand underneath Ivanov's ribcage. Ivanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ivanov is trying to push Foreman away but Foreman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Foreman lands with a right to the head.
Ivanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Foreman walks away with a smile on his face. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ivanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Foreman counters with a one-two to the body.
Ivanov misses with a double jab

and Foreman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Foreman.
Foreman is leaning against Ivanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Foreman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Foreman lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Foreman.
Foreman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Foreman'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.
Foreman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ivanov.
Foreman gets through Ivanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Foreman.
Foreman presses Ivanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Foreman gets through Ivanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Foreman.
Foreman lands a body punch.
Foreman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Foreman lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Foreman.
Foreman scores with a hook to the body.
Foreman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Foreman.
Foreman lands a shot to the body.
Foreman has Ivanov pressed against the cage.
Foreman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Foreman gets underhooks to prevent Ivanov's takedown attempt.
Foreman stalling against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Foreman as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foreman lands a shot to the body.
Ivanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Foreman walks away with a smile on his face. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Foreman stuns Ivanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nikolay Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron Foreman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Foreman lands a head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Foreman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Foreman 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Foreman!